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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maxim Rodionov

Russia issues new threat towards UK over Ukraine war

  • A senior Russian official has threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory and target British property.
  • This warning follows the UK's confirmation that it spent over £1 billion from frozen Russian assets on weapons for Ukraine.
  • Dmitry Medvedev stated Russia would 'return it in kind' by taking 'Ukrainian land' and property, and suggested seizing 'valuables of the British Crown' if frozen funds are illegally seized.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed the £1 billion was used to purchase artillery ammunition, air defence missiles, and support contracts for Ukraine's military.
  • The UK Government has frozen £25 billion worth of Russian assets since the Ukraine war began, with sanctions collectively depriving Russia of over £297 billion.

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