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blue-wave

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:06 PM Apr 17

Russia refuses to rule out strikes on European drone facilities, claims 'growing' war role [View all]

Source: Kyiv Independent

European countries are becoming increasingly involved in Russia's war against Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said during a briefing on April 17.

The remarks follow recent Russian warnings that European support for Ukraine's drone capabilities could bring "unpredictable consequences," with Moscow accusing several countries of becoming part of Kyiv's "strategic rear."

Ukraine and European allies have expanded defense cooperation in recent weeks, including agreements with the U.K. and Germany on joint drone initiatives. Spain and Belgium also pledged a combined 2 billion euros ($2.35 billion) in new military aid.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that drones used in Ukrainian strikes on Russia were produced with support from facilities across Europe, naming cities including London, Munich, Prague, and Riga, and alleging component production sites in Spain and Italy.

Read more: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-refuses-to-rule-out-strikes-on-european-drone-facilities/



The threats from Russia are increasing as Ukraine is gaining the advantage in the war. Is Russia crazy enough to attack Europe and NATO? IMHO, yes.
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FAFO Putin beatch... wcmagumba Apr 17 #1
After Trump gave Russia a lifeline by removing sanctions on their oil, Putin has the money to keep the war going. Lonestarblue Apr 17 #2
Yeah, Trump's whole blue-wave Apr 17 #16
With Orban out of the way, the threat of Ukraine joining NATO and EU is more real for Russia so .... ChicagoTeamster Apr 17 #3
Obviously Putin does not understand hypocrisy.... OGBuzz Apr 17 #4
Exactly.. Any help that works for ruzzia is ok but god forbid Ukraine gets help from the west. mitch96 Apr 17 #6
Yup. Also, a number of Russian drones rely on components produced in the West Emrys Apr 17 #12
Russia is full of shit. They are having a hard enough time fighting little ol' Ukraine. If they attacked any member of Martin68 Apr 17 #5
Russia got nukes manicdem Apr 17 #11
The UK and France have nukes, so that's not a logical argument Emrys Apr 17 #13
Very doubtful. France has nukes, and they all have powerful offensive capabilities. the fact that they can't count on Martin68 Apr 17 #17
But remember blue-wave Apr 17 #15
Fuck around and try it, you evil homunculus. LudwigPastorius Apr 17 #7
It works both ways, Puto JoseBalow Apr 17 #8
Reasons Putin feels emboldened Buddyzbuddy Apr 17 #9
As the felon offers evermore lucrative gifts of aid and comfort to Putin... pat_k Apr 17 #10
Yes, we need to out hustle and blue-wave Apr 17 #14
Peskov had a few too many shots of that pickled vodka fujiyamasan Apr 18 #18
France and the UK have nukes, Bayard Apr 18 #19
That's exactly what blue-wave Apr 18 #20
Go ahead, rooty poot Mysterian Apr 18 #21
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