MI6 chief: Putin dragging out talks to subjugate Ukraine; warns of 'gray‑zone' attacks
MI6 chief warned that President Vladimir Putin is deliberately dragging out peace talks to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO members, describing Russia as a growing threat in Europe. He said Moscow is operating in a "space between peace and war," using tactics just below the threshold of war—cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, drone incursions around airports, arson, sabotage and disinformation—and that the "export of chaos is a feature, not a bug," as allies press for a swift peace deal while Zelenskyy met U.S. envoys in Berlin.
📌 Key Facts
- MI6 chief Metreweli says Putin is dragging out negotiations and remains determined to subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO members.
- Metreweli characterizes the threat environment as a "space between peace and war," warning Russia is using tactics "just below the threshold of war."
- She warns of a range of "gray-zone" attacks, including cyberattacks on critical infrastructure; drone incursions around European airports; arson, sabotage, and disinformation; and aggressive activities at sea "above and below the waves."
- Metreweli states that "the export of chaos is a feature, not a bug" of Russia’s approach.
- Her remarks came as allies pressed for a swift peace deal and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met U.S. envoys in Berlin the same day.
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UK spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
New information:
- Metreweli says Putin is 'dragging out negotiations' and remains determined to 'subjugate Ukraine and harass NATO members.'
- She characterizes the threat environment as a 'space between peace and war' and says Russia is using tactics 'just below the threshold of war.'
- Details alleged Russian activities: cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, drone incursions around European airports, arson, sabotage, and disinformation, including 'aggressive activities in our seas, above and below the waves.'
- Quotes that 'the export of chaos is a feature, not a bug' of Russia’s approach.
- Context that Zelenskyy met U.S. envoys in Berlin the same day as allies press for a swift peace deal.