UK-Russia tensions
UK Inquiry Concludes Putin Ordered 2018 Novichok Attack on Ex-Russian Spy Skripal
Dec 05, 2025 11:03 am CST
A UK public inquiry has determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized the 2018 Novichok nerve agent attack on former double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England. The "recklessly" executed operation led to the death of innocent civilian Dawn Sturgess and represents what investigators called a deliberate "public statement" of Russian power. Despite Moscow's denials, the report cites "overwhelming evidence of Russian state involvement" in the chemical weapons attack on British soil.
UK Prepares Military Response Options Against Russian Spy Ship Yantar After Laser Incidents
Nov 19, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Britain's Defence Minister John Healey has announced military readiness in response to the Russian intelligence vessel Yantar directing lasers at RAF pilots during monitoring operations. The spy ship, currently positioned near British territorial waters north of Scotland, has prompted the UK to modify naval rules of engagement for closer surveillance of the vessel specialized in underwater cable mapping.