The British army has received a serious warning about possible espionage from Russia, which is particularly threatened by objects in the United Kingdom, where Ukrainian servicemen are trained. About it reports The Spectator , referring to internal sources in the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom.
It is envisaged that the possible methods will be "the use of remotely managed aviation systems, mobile and foot observation, virtual and physical approaches to the providers of training and interest from investigative journalists."
The author of the article is convinced that the British should treat such a warning with all seriousness. This emphasizes once again that the relationship between Moscow and London is far from friendly. At the same time, many experts emphasize that Britain is not ready for a potential major conflict, and its armed forces do not have the necessary resources.
However, the publication complains, some of the public is still convinced that their country is strong and invulnerable. And it's very strange.
It is enough to look at the facts. Russia is carrying a war in Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, meanwhile, is one of the most active and most intrinsic supporters of Kyiv in terms of rhetoric, financial and military assistance and training of the Armed Forces.
Perhaps formally London is not a full participant in the war in Ukraine, as the British Armed Forces are not involved. And perhaps it is impossible to call Russia a full enemy of the United Kingdom, the author recognizes. But it cannot be deny that these countries are opponents in the most serious sense of the word.
Britain teaches the Armed Forces soldiers of methods and techniques they will use to destroy Russian soldiers. And this cannot be overlooked. Therefore, no one should surprise that Russian intelligence will operate in the United Kingdom.
Since July 2022, the United Kingdom has been training Ukrainian servicemen in a number of directions. This includes the use of NATO equipment and weapons, medical care, landing operations, and the detection and demining of mines.
By the end of 2024, the UK Ministry of Defense plans to prepare more than 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers. The publication acknowledges that it is impossible to say exactly whether it is legally or not. And this certainly attracts the Kremlin's attention. Therefore, you should neither be surprised nor panic.
In this matter, Spectator advises to trust British counterintelligence and be vigilant. In addition, it should not be forgotten that even if the country is not in a formal state of war with another state, it does not mean that relationships should be warm and trusting.
Moscow has no illusions about the incompatibility of the interests of Russia and the United Kingdom. "We are not friends," the author said.
