U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russia Threat in Europe

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mark LandlerDecember 15, 2025 at 05:57 PM

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In her first public speech as head of MI6 on December 15, 2025, Blaise Metreweli warned of a growing and "acute" threat from Russia to Europe. Metreweli, the first woman to lead the British Secret Intelligence Service, stated that Russia is actively attempting to destabilize the West through hybrid attacks, including arson, sabotage, assassinations, cyber warfare, and disinformation campaigns. She emphasized that this "export of chaos" is a deliberate feature of Russia's international strategy. Metreweli stressed the need for intelligence agencies to adapt by embracing technology like AI and forging alliances within the tech industry. She highlighted the importance of MI6 agents becoming proficient in technology and computer programming to counter these threats effectively.

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MI6 ×270% Europe ×380% Blaise Metreweli ×5100% Russia ×4100%

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