A top ally of Vladimir Putin has warned that the UK "should drown" for meddling in Russian affairs and urged Britons to "get into boats and head for America," according to remarks made on Russian state media. The threat comes as Moscow prepares to deploy a new weapon system "built specifically for war," reports the Express.
Solovyov's rant against the UK
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov made the comments during his radio show Full Contact, where he also called for the destruction of major Ukrainian cities. Responding to reports that the UK would supply Ukraine with ballistic missiles, Solovyov said: "The British said, 'We will give Ukraine ballistic missiles'. All of you should drown. Why are we sparing these freaking islands?"
He continued: "What good are they to us? They've meddled in Russia's affairs throughout history. Should we feel bad because our people are there? Who is there? A bunch of pathetic [people] who ran away from Russia. I have no pity for them whatsoever. As for the British, get into boats and head for America, the way it already happened in your history."
Threats against Ukrainian cities
The TV mouthpiece also targeted seven Ukrainian cities, claiming they do not need to exist and should be "reduced to ashes." He added: "I don't understand why Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumy are yet to be reduced to ashes. Why do these cities still exist? Who needs Kyiv or Lviv to exist? For what?"
The rhetoric comes amid heightened fears of a broader conflict as Russia prepares to roll out a major new weapon, according to the Express.
Satellite drone technology expansion
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian aerospace firm Bureau 1440 has presented ground terminals for its Rassvet satellite internet constellation. The ISW noted in its daily report that broad adoption of these portable terminals will allow Russian forces to significantly boost the range and precision of their long-range drone strikes across Europe.
Currently, Russian troops rely on mesh radio networks to guide strikes, which severely restricts their control distance. Connecting tactical drones directly to the Rassvet satellite network would allow operators to pilot killer drones at vast distances while bypassing conventional electronic warfare systems. The three new terminal models vary in size and connection speed, with specialised versions engineered to provide uninterrupted high-speed coverage for fast-moving vehicles and long-range aircraft.
