Vladimir Putin has been urged to attack London in a World War Three 'ultimatum' issued by Kremlin propagandists, angered by Britain's development of three new long-range missile prototypes for Ukraine. The weapons, capable of striking targets up to 300 miles away, are being tested at the MOD Hebrides range in Scotland and could be delivered to Ukraine within 12 months.
Kremlin Propagandist Calls for Attack
Margarita Simonyan, a prominent Russian state TV host and propaganda chief, made the call on live television. She said: “When London blithely declares that we’re currently preparing long-range missiles to strike Moscow – well, listen, there are some interesting spires there. It would be interesting to see those spires go up in flames. That would probably be quite a picturesque and beautiful sight.” She predicted the confrontation would end with Russia issuing an ultimatum to the UK, adding: “They are participants in this war. I urge you not to be upset that this has not been done so far.”
Ukraine Intensifies Drone Attacks
The call to action comes as Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian territory, aiming to increase pressure for peace talks. In recent days, Kyiv launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow, targeting fuel facilities and oil depots. A massive fire at the Kerch port in occupied Crimea left five dead and 28 wounded, according to the region's Russian-installed governor.
Kremlin Signals Readiness for Talks
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, the Kremlin has hinted that Putin is ready to negotiate, but only on terms that “reliably guarantee security along Russia’s western borders,” according to top diplomat Sergei Lavrov. He warned: “This state of affairs poses serious threats to global security.”
