Russia threatens UK with missile strikes over oil tanker seizure plan

express.co.uk

Russian state TV propagandists have threatened the UK with nuclear or non-nuclear missile strikes. This follows a UK plan to seize Russian oil tankers. The threats included destroying any ship attempting to enter British ports and using the Poseidon underwater drone. The UK authorized military action against Russia's "shadow fleet" to disrupt war funding. This escalation occurs as Russia's ambassador warned of explosive consequences in the English Channel. The propagandists also dismissed NATO's capabilities.


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