Vladimir Putin poised to attack Britain and has identified 'legal targets' as ex-Kremlin chief describes the UK as 'evil number one'
Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer warned some Nato members believed Russia could launch an attack 'as soon as 2030'
TL;DR
- A senior advisor to Vladimir Putin has labeled the UK "evil number one" and indicated that "legal targets" are being considered for a "hybrid attack."
- The threats stem from the UK's support for Ukraine, including the provision of blueprints for Storm Shadow missiles.
- Specific targets mentioned include a drone factory owned by a British-Ukrainian firm, Ukrspecsystems, and MBDA, a British arms company.
- While an outright military strike is not anticipated, the possibility of "semi-military" action or retaliation is not excluded.
- Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer had previously warned that some NATO members believed Russia could launch an attack as soon as 2030.
- Recent incidents linked to Russia in the UK include an arson attack in London and the attempted poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.
- A pro-Kremlin Telegram channel has also called for attacks on a NATO base in Estonia housing British soldiers.