Russia: UK military role would cross ‘red line’

Russia’s foreign minister has warned that Moscow reserves the right to respond if British forces or assets are targeted in the conflict, saying that any direct UK participation in the war would be considered a threat to Russian interests. “If our interests or our property are targeted, we have the right to respond,” the minister said, without specifying what form such a response might take. The statement follows growing concerns in London and Kyiv over the possibility of deeper Western involvement. The foreign minister’s remarks stop short of naming a specific action, but they signal that the Kremlin views any British military engagement as a serious escalation. No further details were provided.