UK warned of doing 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after Andy Burnham visit sparks chilling Russia threats

Russia has sent chilling threats to the UK in recent weeksBenjamin Blosse17:19, 28 Aug 2026Western officials have said 'don't do what the Kremlin wants' as they sought to play down the prospect of a conflict between Russia and Nato after a week of repeated threats from the Kremlin.‌Recent days have seen senior figures in Moscow accuse Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of “playing with fire”, with Russia’s former foreign minister suggesting British drone factories could be attacked by “unknown sources”.‌On Friday, Western officials said the threats were “not a new phenomenon” but part of “long-standing Russian military doctrine” that seeks to use “hostile rhetoric” to “exploit fears” and influence decisions.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newslet