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Russia “will be forced” to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if Britain arms the country with nukes, Putin’s top crony has warned. Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, said: “The information about France and Britain’s intention to transfer nuclear technology to the Kyiv Nazi regime radically changes the situation…

“This is a direct transfer of nuclear weapons to a country at war. There can be no doubt that, given such a development, Russia will be forced to use any nuclear weapons against targets in Ukraine that pose a threat to our country.

“And, if necessary, against supplier countries that become complicit in a nuclear conflict with Russia.”

Putin also directly addressed the nuclear claims by saying that “the enemy doesn’t hesitate to use any means.”

Downing Street has vehemently denied the claims, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s official spokesman describing them as “a clear attempt by Vladimir Putin to distract from peace.”

The warning was issued in a bid to justify Russia’s war against Ukraine, which marks its fourth year today (February 24).

Earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer vowed the UK will stand by Ukraine for “as long as it takes”, despite the war entering its fourth year.

He said: “This is not a remote conflict a long way away from the United Kingdom.

“It’s about our values of freedom, democracy and the right of a country to decide for itself what it does, which is about democracy and sovereignty.

“And how and when this conflict ends is going to affect everybody in the United Kingdom for a very long time, which is why it is so important we make sure that peace is lasting.

“It is Putin who is standing in the way.”