MI6 warns of heightened Russian threats amid Ukrainian conflict
If Vladimir Putin subjugates Ukraine, the security of all of Europe—and even transatlantic security—will be at risk, warned Richard Moore, head of MI6. The head of the British intelligence agency also admitted that a Russian sabotage campaign in Europe had been uncovered.
10:56 AM EST, November 29, 2024
Moore announced, "We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe, even as Putin and his acolytes resort to nuclear sabre-rattling, to sow fear about the consequences of aiding Ukraine." He spoke at the British Embassy in Paris alongside Nicolas Lerner, head of the French Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE), France's foreign and strategic intelligence service.
Moore noted that the costs of not helping Ukraine would be much higher than the current support. Putin's success could embolden China, North Korea, and Iran. The head of MI6 emphasized that Ukraine's allies want victory, and MI6 and the French DGSE play a crucial role in assessing the risks associated with Russian aggression.
Moore's address aimed to mobilize Ukraine’s European allies and those in the future U.S. President Donald Trump administration who are sceptical of aiding Kyiv. Moore stressed that transatlantic cooperation enhances the security of the countries involved.
Iran's allies exhausted
Moore also mentioned the losses suffered by armed groups associated with Iran in the Middle East in their confrontation with Israel. However, he noted that Iran's nuclear ambitions still pose a threat. Reuters recalled that Moscow is behind Europe's growing number of diversionary actions.
Last week, American intelligence sources reported that Russia is likely to intensify its sabotage campaign in Europe to pressure the West and discourage support for Ukraine. In October, Moore warned that Russia's military intelligence agency GRU is trying to sow chaos in the United Kingdom and Europe.
