Russia Accuses UK, France of Seeking to Arm Kyiv with Nuclear Weapons

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-25T08:45:09+00:00

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service accused the UK and France of trying to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons to improve its negotiation position in the ongoing conflict. They warned of international law violations and emphasized the need to appear as if Ukraine developed nuclear capabilities independently.

RunWithRugs

2026-02-25 08:45:09

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(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleged that the United Kingdom and France are actively attempting to supply Kyiv with a nuclear weapon.

In an official statement, the SVR claimed that London and Paris consider that Ukraine could negotiate more favorable terms to end the conflict if it acquires nuclear capabilities.

“It is believed that Ukraine needs to be supplied with a ‘wonder weapon.’ Kyiv will be able to claim more favorable terms for ending hostilities if it possesses an atomic bomb, or at least a so-called ‘dirty’ bomb,” the statement read.

The statement also pointed out that Germany “wisely refused to participate in this dangerous adventure.”

According to the SVR, the UK and France are currently working on logistics for providing Ukraine with such weapons and the necessary delivery systems.

“We are talking about the covert transfer to Ukraine of European components, equipment, and technologies in this area. One option being considered is the French compact TN75 warhead for the M51.1 submarine-launched ballistic missile,” the statement said.

The SVR stressed that “the British and French are aware that their plans imply a gross violation of international law,” particularly the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and warned that the move could undermine the global non-proliferation framework.

“In this regard, the main efforts of Westerners are focused on making the emergence of nuclear weapons in Kyiv appear as the result of development by the Ukrainians themselves,” the statement added.

Finally, the Russian intelligence service accused Paris and London of having “lost sense of reality” and claimed they “hope to avoid responsibility in vain.”

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