Moscow has summoned the United Kingdom’s charge d’affaires in the Russian capital, delivering a formal protest against London’s continued escalation of military support for Ukraine, according to an official statement.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said it had called in the British envoy to voice its strong objection over the growing supply of drones and other weaponry from the UK to the Ukrainian forces. The ministry also warned that it reserves the right to take retaliatory measures against Britain in response to these actions.

The move underscores rising tensions between the two nations, as the Kremlin signals it will not tolerate what it views as direct British involvement in the conflict through sustained arms transfers.

While the statement did not outline specific steps Moscow might take, officials emphasized that any future response would be calibrated to reflect the severity of London’s provocations.

The summoning of the charge d’affaires is a standard diplomatic rebuke, but it carries particular weight given the absence of a full ambassador in the bilateral channel, highlighting the strained state of UK-Russia relations.