లండన్‌ రెచ్చగొడుతోందా.. పుతిన్‌ రివేంజ్‌ తట్టుకోగలదా?

The war in Ukraine is taking another dangerous turn. When Kiev is increasing its attacks on Russian territory, the information that British-made drones were used in those attacks caused Moscow's anger. With this, Russia directly targeted London. "Britain is deliberately exacerbating the crisis in Ukraine... there will be consequences for this," she warned. However, the form of those 'consequences' is not mentioned. With this, what is Russia's next step has become a real suspense.

What is the real conflict?
In recent weeks, Ukraine has increased its drone attacks on Russian territory. Along with Moscow, Kiev has targeted strategic targets such as oil refineries, energy infrastructure and warehouses in several areas. Some warehouses of popular Russian online retailer Wildberries were also targeted, according to reports. The controversy started when information came out that some of the drones used in these attacks were made in Britain. However, the British Ministry of Defense has not confirmed the specific reports that these drones were used for attacks on Russia.

Russia's warning..
The Russian Embassy in London made serious accusations against Britain. London is furious that it has chosen the path of deliberately escalating the crisis in Ukraine. It accused Britain of deepening its involvement in the conflict with Russia by providing arms, drones and other military aid to Ukraine. Moreover, it warned that Britain would have to face "consequences". However, Moscow did not reveal what kind of measures they would be. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has also criticized Britain's military aid. As the support of Western countries increases, Russia claims that their involvement in the war is also increasing.

Will Britain back down?
London did not heed Moscow's warning. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made it clear that Britain's support for Ukraine will continue to be "100 per cent". They decided to stand by Kiev in difficult times. Britain is already supplying Ukraine with a large amount of drones and other military equipment. London has announced a huge military aid package as part of a plan to provide Ukraine with 1.5 lakh drones by the end of 2026.

Why is Russia so angry?
The real problem here is not drones alone. Ukraine is increasing its ability to push deeper into Russian territory. Kiev is trying to increase pressure on Moscow by targeting energy hubs, military bases and industrial infrastructure. If Russia thinks that Western countries are using manufacturing equipment and technology in such attacks, Moscow is more likely to strengthen its claim that this war is becoming an indirect war between Russia and Western countries, not just between Russia and Ukraine.

What are the 'consequences'? It is not clear what the "consequences" Russia has warned of will be. They could be diplomatic actions, reactions to sanctions, cyber or other hybrid actions. But there is currently no evidence that Russia is planning a direct military attack on Britain. But if London's military support to Ukraine continues, Kiev escalates attacks on Russian territory. Moscow's response is likely to become tougher.

On the one hand, Kiev is increasing drone attacks on Russia. On the other hand, London says "100 percent support for Ukraine". Meanwhile, Moscow is warning that "there will be consequences". Will this warning remain just a war of words? Or will Russia really take the next step? Now the eyes of the world are on this development.