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Russia and Iran issue threats against the United Kingdom and NATO
RussiaIranUnited Kingdom
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 2:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Headlines report repeated threats by Vladimir Putin toward the UK and NATO over Ukraine and warnings involving potential strikes on UK targets.
SO WHAT?
Threats against the UK and NATO could increase escalation risks surrounding the war in Ukraine.
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Reports behind this event
independent.co.uken
'Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through'
Aug 21, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
independent.co.uken
'Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through'
Aug 20, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
Putin and Iran are both threatening to hit UK targets – this is why their threats might not be empty
Aug 20, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC