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Russia says UK’s missile plan for Ukraine is not a step toward peace

Britain’s plan to help Ukraine develop a “Nightfall” ballistic missile is not a ⁠step toward peace, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said ⁠on Thursday. (AFP/File)

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Updated 15 January 2026

Reuters

January 15, 2026 16:23

Russia says UK’s missile plan for Ukraine is not a step toward peace

The plan aims to support Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia

Updated 15 January 2026

Reuters

January 15, 2026 16:23

MOSCOW: Britain’s plan to help Ukraine develop a “Nightfall” ballistic missile is not a ⁠step toward peace, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said ⁠on Thursday.
The UK announced a plan to rapidly develop ground-launched ballistic missiles for Ukraine to support ⁠the country’s war efforts against Russia.