Britain warned as Vladimir Putin urged to 'cynically support' UK's enemy

Russian propagandists have called for Britain’s enemies to be supported in causing revolution or launching strikes on national TV.

The claims were made during a discussion chaired by Vladimir Solovyov on his self-titled television show ‘Evening with Vladimir Solovyov’ as a group of passionate Russian propagandists lambasted the UK for their direct opposition to Russia and its war in Ukraine.

One of the participants claimed: “We should cynically support all those who would oppose Britain.

“If they would be willing to launch any kind of strikes at them with missiles or drones, raise a revolution, or whatever, that should be supported.”

The comments came after Mr Solovyov asked: “I don’t understand what Britain you talk about.

“There English people who oppress the Welsh? Who won’t give freedom to the Scots? Who won’t let the freedom loving people of Ireland unite?”

Heavy censorship in the Russian media means that bold ultra Kremlin supportive claims are common, especially on mainstream state sponsored channels.

Later in the exchange, Mr Solovyov makes the ominous threat that a nuclear strike on London would only require half a missile.

Mr Solovyov said: “Britain is the work of half of the Poseidon torpedo and it is always croaking. We’ll run out of patience one day and that’ll be it.”

Throughout the Ukraine conflict, Russia has repeatedly threatened nuclear escalation in response to western support for Kyiv.

This has included placing troops responsible for nuclear missiles on high alert, moving nuclear warheads to Belarus and continual reiterations of their willingness to use them.

Nato countries have supported Ukraine since the invasion in 2022, taking careful steps to ensure that the conflict does not escalate further.

Missiles have largely been restricted to defensive use whilst delivery of equipment has often been delayed due to political hesitancy and wrangling centred around the potential for escalation.

Last month, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky berated the dithering approach of western countries in shipping much needed weaponry to the frontline.

Mr Zelensky highlighted the Donbas region in the east of the country as being most in need of reinforcement, as Russia continues to gain territory despite Ukraine’s much celebrated invasion of the Kursk region.