One of Vladimir Putin's biggest advocates has called for Russia to take extreme action against the UK.
Russian propagandists have long looked to strike fear into the West with claims about what their country allegedly aims to do with their many warheads, even naming specific targets.
But one of them is known for consistently threatening the UK in particular - it's none other than Russian state TV host Vladimir Solovyov.
In the past, Solovyov has claimed that Russia can 'choose to strike any part of Europe' among other war-related statements, but he has once again turned his attention to one country in particular.
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He has called for his nation to strike Britain after the use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles helped to destroy an important Kremlin war factory on Tuesday (10 March).
It's been reported that Russia's Silicon El microelectronics manufacturing plant located in Bryansk has been decimated, and will even take years to partially restore.
The facility was known for making parts of nukes, air defence systems, and submarine-launched nuclear missiles among others, before British-made missiles fired 75 miles from the Ukrainian border were fired.
Solovyov explained: “It is emphasised that the attack is carried out by Storm Shadow,
“Everyone should know that this is the British plan, and the British are behind it. We understand who is directing Storm Shadow? The British.”
These strikes were part of Ukraine's latest attacks, which have made their way deep into Russian territory, causing damage to a number of Russian assets amidst their ongoing conflict.
Solovyov has urged Russia to strike the UK, saying: "Why haven't we wiped the place where this **** is produced off the face of the earth yet?"
"Why didn’t we strike a blow against British interests, so to speak, politely…. What are we afraid of? NATO is at war with us in full force…" he went on.
“There's no need to be afraid. But what's the point of hitting the stick (Ukraine) if you need to hit the person holding the stick (Great Britain) on the head?"
Ukraine recently struck at an oil transshipment complex, putting a spanner in the plans of Putin, who was looking to make a good amount due to the rise in oil price as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Tikhoretskaya oil depot was seen in flames following numerous explosions, as a blaze raged on at one of the largest facilities in southern Russia.
It is crucial when it comes to oil supplies for vessels in the Black Sea, in particular, but it isn't the first noteworthy strike this week.
Shostka police station, located in the northeast Sumy region in Ukraine, was struck by Russian drones yesterday (11 March), wounding over 40 law enforcement officers and injuring several other civilians, including children.
Topics: Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Politics
Joshua Nair