Russia has drawn a line in the sand, issuing a warning if European nations arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Vassily Nebenzia, denounced the plan as "irresponsible."

Russia has specifically warned France and the United Kingdom that alleged plans to provide Kiev with nuclear weapons could trigger severe global consequences. Nebenzia also accused the Western European powers at the UN Security Council of pursuing a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine conflict.

"Such plans are not only irresponsible and dangerous but also a direct violation of Article I of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). That is why the authors of this escapade seek to portray Kiev's acquisition of nuclear weapons as Ukraine's own development," Nebenzia said.