Lavrov Warns UK Over Growing Role In Russia Strike

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned the UK over its military support for Ukraine. He said Moscow could view direct British involvement in strikes on Russia as participation in the war.

Lavrov made the comments in Moscow on Tuesday. He was answering a question about British support for Ukraine and reports of British-made weapons being used in attacks on Russian soil.

He said Russia had the right to treat direct British missile involvement as a sign that the UK was taking part in the conflict. Lavrov also said he felt sorry for Britain if it planned to support Ukraine until the war ended.

The warning adds to growing tension between Moscow and London. Russia has often accused Western states of becoming more involved in the war by sending weapons and military aid to Ukraine.

The UK, however, has continued to back Ukraine. British officials say the support helps Ukraine defend itself against Russia.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK would keep its support for Ukraine. He said Britain would remain committed to helping Ukraine during the war.

Burnham said the UK was supporting Ukraine against what he called an illegal war led by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also said Britain would not leave Ukraine during a time of need.

The British position has drawn a strong response from Moscow. On Monday, the Russian Embassy in London warned that Britain would face consequences over the use of British-made drones in attacks on Russian territory.

The embassy accused the UK of helping to increase the level of conflict. It also said Britain was becoming more closely linked to Ukrainian attacks on Russia.

The latest dispute centers on long-range attacks. Ukraine has increased strikes against Russian military and energy sites in recent months. These attacks aim to damage key supplies and systems that support Russia's war effort.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had hit an oil facility at Ust-Luga. The site is near Russia's border with Estonia.

Zelenskyy also said Ukrainian forces had struck Russia's Progress rocket and space center. The claims come as Ukraine seeks to put more pressure on Russian military and industrial targets.

Russia has responded with its own attacks across Ukraine. On Tuesday, a Russian missile strike hit the village of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region.

Local officials said at least 10 people were killed and 18 were hurt in the attack. The strike also damaged homes, cars and shops in the area.

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, said Russian forces used two Banderol cruise missiles. The attack caused damage in the village and added to the pressure on civilians in the region.

The new exchange of threats shows how the war is creating wider risks for European countries. Britain remains one of Ukraine's key military supporters, while Russia continues to warn Western nations against deeper involvement.

The UK says its military aid is meant to help Ukraine defend itself. Moscow sees some forms of Western support as a direct part of the conflict.

The two sides now face a difficult period as long-range attacks continue. Further use of British-made weapons in strikes on Russian territory could lead to more warnings from Moscow.

For now, Britain has shown no sign of ending its support for Ukraine. Russia, meanwhile, continues to warn that deeper British military involvement could bring serious consequences.

The dispute highlights the growing gap between the two countries. It also shows how weapons supplied by Western nations can affect the wider course of the war.

As fighting continues, both Russia and Ukraine are using long-range weapons to target key sites. This has increased concern over the risk of further escalation beyond the front lines.