A senior Russian official and close ally of Vladimir Putin has issued a new warning to the United Kingdom, claiming it could become \u201cdeadly dangerous\u201d if it continues supporting Ukraine. Dmitry Rogozin, a former deputy prime minister and combat veteran, shared an image online marking 23 potential targets across the UK, including military and industrial sites referenced in Britain\u2019s Defence Industrial Strategy 2025.<\/p>\n
His remarks, widely circulated in Russian media, represent one of the most direct threats toward a Western country since the war in Ukraine began. The statement followed comments from British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who suggested Ukraine could make Crimea \u201cuninhabitable and unviable\u201d for Russia by targeting supply routes rather than invading directly.<\/p>\n
Rogozin condemned Wallace\u2019s suggestion as evidence of Western aggression, warning that peace with \u201cimperialist aggressors\u201d was impossible. He also cautioned Russian elites against sending their children to study in England, adding: \u201cIt is deadly dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n
The message was quickly amplified by Russian state media. Prominent broadcaster Vladimir Solovyov praised Rogozin\u2019s post, asserting that Britain could face devastating strikes if it continued provoking Moscow. He even referenced Russia\u2019s Poseidon underwater nuclear drone, claiming it could erase Britain entirely.<\/p>\n
The threats come amid growing military tension across Eastern Europe. Estonia has accused Russia of airspace violations involving MiG-31 jets, while Poland reported several drone incursions, prompting emergency NATO discussions.<\/p>\n
Former U.S. President Donald Trump urged NATO allies to respond decisively to Russian provocations, a stance that Moscow warned could spark direct confrontation.<\/p>\n
Some Russian commentators have gone further, suggesting retaliatory strikes on British infrastructure or ships, echoing Cold War\u2013era rhetoric.<\/p>\n
Analysts describe Rogozin\u2019s comments as \u201cdangerous but calculated,\u201d meant to intimidate Western audiences and test NATO\u2019s unity. The episode highlights escalating hostility between Moscow and London \u2014 and the growing risk that words could one day lead to unintended conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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