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Moscow goes 'feral' with reckless plots against west

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October 17, 2024

The aim is to sow chaos among Ukraine's partners, disrupt military supplies to Kyiv and widen splits in society of all kinds

- Dan Sabbagh Pjotr Sauer

Moscow goes 'feral' with reckless plots against west

A developing Russian campaign of arson, sabotage and even murder plots has left western intelligence agencies alarmed over the past year. The ramping up of activity has occurred as the Kremlin's spy apparatus recovered from the initial shock of seeing 450 agents posing as diplomats expelled from Europe in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

What has particularly alarmed spy chiefs is the sheer recklessness of Russian activity, reflecting a belief in Moscow that while Ukraine's western backers may not think they are at war with Russia, the Kremlin has other ideas. “Russian intelligence services have gone a bit feral, frankly,” Richard Moore, the head of MI6, said in September.

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