Russian intelligence activities escalate amid global tensions, says MI6 chief
Summary: Russian intelligence activities have intensified, with reports of plots and provocations across Europe. In June, a Russian-Ukrainian national was arrested in France for attempting to make a bomb. In July, a plot to kill a German arms firm leader was uncovered.
Recent incidents include drone sightings at Stockholm's airport and Russian vessels reportedly surveilling underwater cables. Intelligence agencies in the U.S. and Europe have linked Russia to various destabilizing actions, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing public opinion.
Russia's foreign policy has shifted, with special operations now central to its strategy. This marks a departure from previous cooperation with the West, as Russia seeks to challenge the post-war international order and strengthen ties with countries like China.
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