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Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers
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Posted on February 24, 2026
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Russia warned of a possible direct clash between nuclear powers after SVR alleged UK–France plans to aid Ukraine with nuclear tech. Paris rejected the claim; London had no immediate comment. (theguardian.com)
MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday issued a statement warning of the risk of a direct clash between nuclear powers and the grave consequences such a clash could have.
The ministry issued the statement after Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) earlier on Tuesday accused Britain and France of preparing to secretly supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts and technology.
The SVR did not include documentary evidence to back up its assertion, which the French embassy in Moscow told the RBC news outlet was "an outright lie." There was no immediate comment from Britain.
"We once again warn of the risks of a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers and, accordingly, of its potentially dire consequences," the foreign ministry said in its own statement.
(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Maxim RodionovEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Russia’s Foreign Ministry warns that a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers is possible, following SVR claims about UK–French nuclear assistance to Ukraine.
According to the report, SVR did not present documentary evidence supporting its allegation that the UK and France intend to supply Ukraine with nuclear parts or technology.
France’s embassy in Moscow called the allegation an “outright lie,” and there was no immediate comment from Britain at the time of reporting.
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