Russian Senators Demand Probe into Alleged Nuclear Equipment Transfers to Ukraine by Britain and France

Russia's Izvestia news agency reported that, following claims by the Foreign Intelligence Service about possible secret transfers of nuclear equipment to Ukraine by Britain and France, Moscow has taken a firm political position.

The press office of the Russian Federation Council stated that a group of Russian senators sent letters to the parliaments of Britain and France, as well as several international organizations, calling for investigations based on intelligence provided.

The letters warn that confirmation of such programs could escalate tensions and create new security threats across Europe. The senators noted that these actions would impact bilateral relations and the broader international security architecture.

The correspondence references Russia's nuclear doctrine, stating that aggression by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power would be considered a joint attack. The senators stressed that London and Paris must consider this in their decision-making.

Letters were addressed to the European Parliament, United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency, and the Review Conference of States Parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The senators proposed that these bodies use their authority for thorough reviews of the intelligence. The documents caution against bypassing national democratic processes and express concern over the "catastrophic consequences" of such scenarios.

They urged the British and French parliaments to conduct internal probes and ensure transparency for the global community and public opinion.