Report: UK Faces Highest Missile Threat from Russia Since Cold War

A recent report by the Council on Geostrategy has highlighted that Britain is facing its highest risk of missile attack since the Cold War, primarily due to Russian military assets off the coast of Norway. The report indicates that Russia's Northern Fleet possesses 800 cruise missiles, including Kalibr missiles capable of striking the UK, while Britain's current air defenses are deemed insufficient. In response, Sir Keir Starmer has initiated a strategic defense review, with discussions in Whitehall on the extent of the review's publication. Concurrently, Russia's Foreign Spy Service has accused the UK of attempting to sabotage US-Russia diplomatic efforts, claiming that British officials view these talks as a threat to their containment strategy in Eastern Europe. The SVR's statement underscores concerns that the UK is working to undermine US-led peace initiatives regarding Ukraine, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. As tensions continue, the UK is expected to maintain its support for Ukraine as a key element in its strategy against Russia.