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Russia Accuses UK, France of Nuclear Plot for Ukraine

2/24/2026

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The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims the United Kingdom and France intend to covertly transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine, disguising the transfer as Ukraine's own development.
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, says such actions would violate international non-proliferation laws.
President Vladimir Putin has warned Russia will use all means to prevent Ukraine from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
There is no credible evidence supporting these allegations.

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The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims the United Kingdom and France intend to covertly transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine, disguising the transfer as Ukraine's own development.
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, says such actions would violate international non-proliferation laws.
President Vladimir Putin has warned Russia will use all means to prevent Ukraine from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
There is no credible evidence supporting these allegations.