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Russia Threatens UK Assets Amid Ukraine Support Coalition

9/5/2025

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  • Dmitry Medvedev warned the UK of potential seizure of British Crown valuables due to £1 billion military aid to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. He criticized UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and suggested Russia might reclaim Ukrainian territory as compensation.
  • French President Macron revealed a coalition of 26 nations dedicated to supporting Ukraine's security after the conflict, clarifying that their involvement is not intended to provoke Russia.