MI5 Warns of Russian Efforts to Destabilize Europe

British intelligence highlights increased Russian espionage and sabotage activities across Europe.

MI5 Chief Ken McCallum cautions that Russian spies aim to create lasting chaos in Britain and Europe.
The expulsion of hundreds of Russian diplomats since 2022 has weakened Russian espionage capabilities but not eliminated the threat.
Russia and other nations, including Iran, are increasingly employing criminals to conduct sabotage and arson attacks.
The Russian military intelligence agency GRU is identified as a key orchestrator of these destabilizing actions.
MI5 has thwarted 20 Iran-backed plots in the UK since early 2022, highlighting the complex threat landscape.