Kremlin Warns of 'Dangerous' Escalation as UK and France Intensify Ukraine Support
Recent statements by French President Macron and UK Foreign Secretary Cameron about military support for Ukraine have been labeled as 'dangerous' by the Kremlin, signaling heightened tensions.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of possibly sending troops to Ukraine and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's endorsement of Ukraine using British weapons to strike inside Russia.
- The Kremlin's response highlights a potential threat to European security, with Peskov calling the statements a 'direct escalation' of the conflict.
- Russia continues to pressure Ukrainian forces, with recent gains in eastern Ukraine as Western countries debate the scale and speed of military aid.
- UK Foreign Secretary Cameron emphasized the need for increased weapon production and appointed an envoy to oversee this 'national priority'.
- Ukrainian officials urgently call for accelerated delivery of Western military aid to counter the Russian offensive, particularly to defend strategic locations like Chasiv Yar.