British Foreign Secretary’s $3.7 Billion Military Aid Promise to Ukraine
On Thursday (May 2), British Foreign Secretary David Cameron pledged $3.7 billion in annual military aid for Ukraine and expressed support for the use of British weapons inside Russia.
Russia’s Reaction to Cameron’s Statement
Following Cameron’s remarks, Russia reacted strongly to the suggestion that Ukraine could deploy British weapons against targets within Russia. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Cameron’s statement, highlighting the implications of such actions on global politics.
- Zakharova emphasized that Western involvement in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is widely known but rarely acknowledged.
- She warned of the potential consequences of using British weapons against Russian territory, particularly in the context of nuclear capabilities.
- Moscow indicated that it would respond if Ukraine initiated strikes with British weaponry.
Cameron’s Justification for Supporting Ukraine
During his visit to Kyiv on May 2, Cameron defended Ukraine’s right to defend itself by using weapons, citing Russia’s actions within Ukrainian borders as a justification.
While the US advocated for limiting weapon use to Ukraine’s territory, Cameron’s stance positioned Britain in a more assertive position towards Russia.
Kremlin’s Response to Cameron’s Comments
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized Cameron’s remarks, labeling them as a dangerous escalation of tensions in the Ukrainian conflict.
Peskov expressed concerns about the impact of such statements on European security and emphasized the need to avoid further escalation in the region.
