Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine

UK says no nuclear escalation in Ukraine after row over depleted uranium munitions

Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday (22 March) there was no nuclear escalation in the Ukraine war after Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Britain for supplying depleted uranium tank munitions to Ukrainian forces.

Russia Ramps Up for Nuclear Conflict: Says British Shipments of Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine Brings "The Nuclear Apocalypse Closer"

Great Britain announced Wednesday that it was supplying Ukraine with armor-piercing shells made with depleted uranium. ” Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says every day this happens “it brings the nuclear apocalypse closer.” Former President of Russia and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev: "The threat of nuclear conflict has not gone away; it has increased." "Every day of foreign weapons deliveries…

Live blog: US defends UK plan to give depleted uranium ammo to Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine war is now in its 392nd day.

Putin warns UK of potential consequences over depleted uranium ammunition for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the UK that it will be "forced to react" if it provides Ukraine with armour-piercing tank ammunition containing depleted uranium.

UN expresses concern over UK sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

The United Nations has expressed concerns over the UK sending shells made with depleted uranium to Ukraine.

Depleted Uranium: Know what is it and the risks involved as Russia accuses UK of supplying 'depleted uranium' tank shells

Russia has accused the UK of supplying depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine, which they claim has increased the likelihood of a "nuclear collision." President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will respond accordingly and has once again threatened a nuclear escalation amid the Ukraine conflict.