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Posted 10/1/2023, 2:49:34 PM

Former Russian President Threatens Attacks on British Troops and German Factories Over Military Aid to Ukraine

Former Russian President Medvedev threatens attacks on British troops training Ukrainians and German missile factories if Taurus missiles provided.
British Defense Minister indicates training could move into Ukraine, but PM Sunak downplays immediate plan.
Medvedev says British troops in Ukraine would be "legal targets."
Germany hesitant to provide Taurus missiles over concerns of being pulled deeper into war.
Ukraine has requested long-range missiles like Taurus to strike deeper into Russian-held territory.

newsweek.com

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Posted 10/1/2023, 2:49:34 PM

Former Russian President Threatens Attacks on British Troops and German Factories Over Military Aid to Ukraine

Former Russian President Medvedev threatens attacks on British troops training Ukrainians and German missile factories if Taurus missiles provided.
British Defense Minister indicates training could move into Ukraine, but PM Sunak downplays immediate plan.
Medvedev says British troops in Ukraine would be "legal targets."
Germany hesitant to provide Taurus missiles over concerns of being pulled deeper into war.
Ukraine has requested long-range missiles like Taurus to strike deeper into Russian-held territory.

newsweek.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Ukraine Gains Ground, Zelenskyy Renews Calls for Arms as Russia Bombs Cities and Plans 'Sham' Votes

9/11/2023

Biden Weighs Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of UN Meeting

9/16/2023

Ukraine Makes Gains Near Bakhmut and Melitopol, Inflicts Losses on Russian Forces

9/21/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Ongoing US Support in White House Visit As Ukraine Strikes Russian Sites and Cities Face More Attacks

9/21/2023

Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Military HQ in Melitopol, Wounding Russian Commanders

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Armed Forces of Ukraine have attacked a secret Russian headquarters in Melitopol, resulting in injuries and deaths among Russian officers.

9/27/2023

Russia Accuses West of Aiding Ukraine's Missile Strike on Crimea Naval Headquarters

Russia accused the United States and the United Kingdom of assisting Ukraine in planning a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.

10/1/2023

Medvedev Warns UK Troops in Ukraine Could Be Targeted, Accuses West of Risking WWIII

10/13/2023

Russia Launches Major New Offensive on Key Ukrainian City of Avdiivka

10/19/2023

Russian Orthodox Church Runs Private Military Companies Recruiting Fighters for Ukraine

10/25/2023

Zelensky Vows Ukraine Will Respond to Russian Attacks on Infrastructure As Both Sides Brace for Intensified Winter Offensive