Vladimir Putin threatens all-out war if Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russia

VLADIMIR Putin has threatened all-out war if Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russia.

The tyrant singled out Britain — warning “countries with small territory and dense populations” should be careful.

Vladimir Putin warned countries with ‘small territory and dense populations’ if Western weapons were used by Ukraine to strike RussiaAFP - Getty

Russia uses Iranian, North Korean and Chinese weapons to attack Ukraine.

But the President said Kyiv responding with rockets from allies risked a “global conflict”.

The UK has provided Ukraine with both lethal and non-lethal weapons.

Putin said: “Constant escalation can lead to serious consequences.

“Nato members, particularly in Europe, should beware of what they are playing with.”

When asked if Ukraine had been banned from using our weapons on Russia,

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said: “We don’t discuss any caveats on those.

“But Ukraine absolutely has the right to strike back at Russia.”

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for permission from allies use their weapons on Russian soil.

Kremlin troops assaulting Kharkiv appear to be immune from long range rocket strikes by US Himars launchers, with a range of 70 miles.