UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviser
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
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Notable Quotes
"It could take the form of something might happen with enterprises, with factories which are producing drones for Ukraine."
— Andrei Fedorov , Politician
"Britain is involved in this war on the side of the Kyiv regime. Britain methodically and regularly adds fuel to the fire."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"Who started the fire? That's the question, isn't it?"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
Key People
Andrei Fedorov is an adviser to the Kremlin and a former deputy foreign minister of Russia.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
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