Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Russia has warned the United Kingdom (UK) and France against escalating their support for Ukraine. Moscow issued the warning amid growing tensions over Western weapons supplied to Kyiv. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow could respond if Ukraine attacks Russian targets. She specifically mentioned British-made weapons used in strikes inside Russian territory. Zakharova also accused Britain and France of "playing with fire" through their support for Ukraine.

The warning followed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement about Storm Shadow and SCALP missile technology. Britain plans to release blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine. The move could help Ukraine d...