Kremlin-affiliated state television threatened the UK with nuclear action in response to the death of a British paratrooper in Ukraine. The Russian propaganda machinery labeled the presence of British military personnel in Ukraine as a potential cause for a nuclear strike on the UK. Prominent Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov declared on his nightly broadcast that a nuclear attack on Britain was now inevitable.
The UK Ministry of Defence disclosed that 28-year-old paratrooper George Hooley lost his life in Ukraine while observing Ukrainian forces testing a defensive capability away from the front lines. Historian Andrey Sidorov, aligned with the Putin regime, emphasized on state TV that the incident involving Hooley should be seen as a significant trigger for potential conflict. Sidorov urged the Russian foreign ministry to demand an explanation from British officials regarding the presence of active-duty military personnel in Ukraine.
During the broadcast, Sidorov and Solovyov discussed the implications of the situation, with Sidorov suggesting that launching a nuclear strike on the UK could be justified given the circumstances. Solovyov questioned why such action had not been taken yet, prompting further discussion on the matter.
Lance Corporal Hooley’s death was described by the MoD as a tragic accident that occurred while he was observing the testing of a new defensive capability in Ukraine. Solovyov also mentioned that in his opinion, a nuclear strike should have been carried out three years ago, asserting that it would have led to victory by now.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed concerns about the potential deployment of British troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers, warning that such actions would make them targets. He highlighted the acknowledgment of British troops’ involvement in the conflict against Russia, indicating a significant number of British citizens participating in anti-Russian activities. Lavrov emphasized that Russia would respond accordingly to what he described as aggressive actions by the British government.