LONDON, July 3. /TASS/. The British elite is dangerously deluded into believing that increasing arms supplies to Ukraine will allow them to escalate their support for Kiev while remaining outside the conflict and facing no repercussions, according to Russia's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin.
"Today, the line between London's indirect and direct participation in the conflict is becoming increasingly blurred. I believe the British understand exactly what they are doing, yet they show no intention of abandoning their hostile and provocative actions," Kelin told TASS in an interview.
He highlighted the British government's promises to supply Kiev with hundreds of thousands of UAVs, as well as the initial testing of long-range missiles - more affordable than the Storm Shadow - developed by British companies specifically for Ukrainian forces. "They hope that by the end of the year, the Kiev regime will be able to use these new systems to strike Russian territory, particularly Moscow. Such escalation clearly demonstrates that Britain has no genuine interest in a peaceful resolution to the crisis," Kelin emphasized.
The ambassador warned that the British establishment seems to believe it can push the situation to the brink - with the Kiev regime launching strikes on Russian territory - and still remain unscathed, operating comfortably within its own "backyard." "This is a dangerous delusion," he cautioned.
Kelin also noted that he communicates Russia’s position not only through contacts within the Foreign Office but also "much more clearly to a broader audience" via social media and interactions with television journalists.
"The positive aspect here is the willingness of major media outlets - Sky News, the BBC, Channel 4, LBC, and even CNN - to broadcast our interviews. I am aware that this work is resonating widely," he added.