MI6 Chief Warns Putin Deliberately Prolonging Ukraine Peace Negotiations as UK Prepares for Escalating Russian Threat

Dec 16, 2025 03:44 pm CST

Britain's MI6 intelligence chief Blaise Metreweli accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately extending Ukraine peace negotiations while warning of increased security threats facing the UK. This assessment complicates President Trump's peace efforts as British defense officials call for greater national preparedness against Russia's sophisticated military capabilities and ongoing cyber operations targeting European infrastructure.