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Posted on February 24, 2026
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Ukraine dismissed as absurd a Russian SVR claim that the UK and France plan nuclear transfers to Kyiv. With no evidence provided, Ukraine urges global condemnation of the allegation.
KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine dismissed on Tuesday as "absurd" a Russian claim that Kyiv was trying to obtain nuclear weapons with the help of Britain and France.
"Russian officials, known for their impressive record of lies, are once again trying to fabricate the old "dirty bomb" nonsense," Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, told Reuters.
"For the record: Ukraine has already denied such absurd Russian claims many times before, and we officially deny them again now. We urge the international community to reject and condemn Russia’s dirty information bombs."
Earlier, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), without providing evidence, accused Britain and France of preparing to secretly supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts and technology. Britain and France, both nuclear powers, did not immediately respond to the allegation.
(Reporting by Olena HarmashEditing by Gareth Jones)
Ukraine rejects a Russian intelligence claim that Britain and France plan to help Kyiv obtain nuclear weapons, calling it an unfounded and absurd allegation.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi dismissed the accusation and urged the international community to condemn Russian disinformation.
No. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) made the allegation without presenting evidence, and the UK and France did not immediately respond.
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