UK MI6 Chief: Russia Poses 'Aggressive, Expansionist, Revisionist' Threat

• New MI6 Chief Blaise Metreweli warns Russia poses an "aggressive, expansionist, and revisionist" threat, affirming enduring UK support for Ukraine.
• Metreweli, the first female head of MI6, emphasizes the critical need for technology mastery and human agency to counter threats like terrorism and information warfare.
• UK armed forces head Richard Knighton warns of an increased probability of Russia invading a NATO country, urging a "whole society" approach to defense.
• The UK has sanctioned numerous Russian entities since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, with MI6 launching a dark web portal to recruit spies against Russia.
• Alleged Russian-backed incidents include fires at Ukrainian-linked factories, drone sightings, NATO airspace violations, and disrupted underwater cables in Europe.

Why It Matters: MI6 chief warns Russia's aggression demands new tech and strategy for UK security.