politics
February 25, 2026
IN BRIEF: Russia’s stance on UK, French plans to hand over nuclear weapons to Kiev
Paris and London’s plans to transfer nuclear technologies to Kiev for the purpose of creating a bomb as bordering on insanity, Dmitry Peskov said
TL;DR
- Russia believes the UK and France are planning to transfer nuclear technologies to Ukraine.
- Moscow views these alleged plans as a serious threat and bordering on insanity.
- Russia will inform the United States about these intentions.
- Any attempt to help Ukraine obtain military nuclear potential will result in a tough response from Russia.
- Russia's position is that Ukraine cannot possess nuclear weapons.
- Moscow is engaging with multilateral platforms to address the issue with international organizations and authorities.
- Concerns were raised that the transfer could violate international law and treaties on nuclear non-proliferation.
- Experts suggest that if France and the UK provide nuclear weapons to Kiev, NATO could become a direct participant in the conflict.
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