Russia sends chilling WW3 threat to UK - 'There will be consequences'

Russia has issued a horrifying message. 15:13, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Updated: 15:21, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Putin (Image: Getty)Russia has sent a chilling threat to the UK as Moscow rages at Britain for allowing UK-manufactured drones to strike deep into the country. A statement from the Russian Embassy shared with news agency TASS accused Britain of trying to escalate the war with the long-range drone strikes.It said: "Reports of the Kyiv regime's use of British drones to strike deep into Russian territory confirm that London is deliberately betting on an escalation of the Ukrainian crisis while hypocritically declaring a desire for peace." It warned of retaliation against Britain for supporting Ukraine in what it believes are crimes against Russia. Get the latest news from around the world and mo