Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to the UK, saying it must stop using its nuclear weapons to defend allies if it wants peace in Ukraine, as he threatens a long war.
Putin's nuclear warning to the UK
In a statement reported on Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Russian president directly addressed the UK, linking its nuclear posture to the conflict in Ukraine. He said the UK should cease relying on its nuclear arsenal to protect allied nations if it seeks an end to the fighting.
The warning comes as Putin also threatened that the war in Ukraine could be prolonged, signalling no early resolution to the conflict.
Threat of a prolonged conflict
Putin's remarks suggest that Russia is prepared for a lengthy military campaign in Ukraine, with the UK's nuclear policy highlighted as a key obstacle to peace.
The full details of the statement were not immediately available, with updates expected to follow.
