Russia Threatens UK, France Over Storm Shadow Aid as CIA Warns Against NATO Attack
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 27
Russia Threatens UK, France Over Storm Shadow Aid as CIA Warns Against NATO Attack
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 27
Summary
Maria Zakharova said Russia could retaliate against British military targets inside and outside Ukraine, accusing the UK and France of “playing with fire” after they agreed to share missile technology with Kyiv.
Monday’s UK move would give Ukraine classified technology to start producing Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles, while France also agreed to supply missile know-how.
The warning came as the Wall Street Journal reported CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow after a US assessment said Russia could test NATO with a limited attack, possibly in the Baltics or through cyber operations.
Patriot interceptor shortages in Europe have sharpened those concerns: AP reported US and NATO stocks are at “beyond critical” levels, leaving allies more exposed to a potential Russian strike.
Poland has already raised readiness near Kaliningrad, taking delivery of South Korean Black Panther tanks this week as officials say they are preparing for the possibility of full-scale conflict.