LONDON -- Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland. Defense Secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel had directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities.

Could Russia attack the UK and what would happen if it did?' Russian spy ship prompts concern - UK officials express readiness as Russian spy ship Yantar approaches, amid concerns of laser interferenc

As reported by Ukrinform, the UK’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, Neil Holland, stated that the “peace terms” Russia is proposing to end its war against Ukraine would, in fact, reward aggression, legitimize occupation, and grant the Kremlin veto power over Ukraine’s future.

UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell tried to open a back channel to Russian President Vladimir Putin as Britain and its closest European allies feared the Trump administration could sideline their interests over Ukraine.

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