Russia's top intelligence official has issued a chilling warning, claiming that Britain's attempts to turn former US President Donald Trump against Vladimir Putin could push the world toward a nuclear World War 3.
Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), accused the UK of planning 'provocations' in the Baltic Sea region that could dramatically escalate tensions between Moscow and the West.
'Playing With Fire': Kremlin's Stark Warning
Naryshkin described Britain's foreign policy as 'exceptionally dangerous', suggesting that London was recklessly seeking to manipulate global politics by influencing Trump's stance on Russia.
'British intelligence services are actively working to turn the next US administration against Russia,' Naryshkin claimed, without providing concrete evidence for his assertions.
Baltic Sea Tensions Rise
The Kremlin spy chief specifically pointed to alleged UK plans for 'provocative actions' in the Baltic Sea area, though he offered no details about what form these might take.
This warning comes amid heightened NATO activity in the region, with Western allies increasingly concerned about Russian aggression following the invasion of Ukraine.
Global Nuclear War Fears
Naryshkin's most alarming claim suggested that current Western policies, particularly those of the UK, could inadvertently trigger a catastrophic global conflict.
'Such short-sighted policies risk leading the world to a terrible precipice - the brink of World War 3,' he stated, emphasizing the potential nuclear consequences of escalating tensions.
UK-Russia Relations at Historic Low
The accusations mark a new low in UK-Russia relations, which have deteriorated significantly since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
British officials have consistently denied engaging in any provocative actions against Russia, instead positioning the UK as a key supporter of Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression.
As geopolitical tensions continue to simmer, Naryshkin's warning serves as a stark reminder of the fragile state of international relations and the potentially devastating consequences of miscalculation between nuclear powers.
