Moscow, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Russia summons UK diplomat over 'escalation' in Ukraine arms supplies

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2026-09-18

Russia on Friday summoned the British charge d'affaires in Moscow over what it called an "escalation" of arms supplies to Ukraine, accusing the UK of having a "confrontational stance". Russia considers Britain to be one of the most hostile Western countries, with relations deteriorating long before the Ukraine war. Britain is Ukraine's main allies, and new prime minister Andy Burnham went to Kyiv as his first trip overseas. Moscow's foreign min......

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