British intelligence leader acknowledges 'covert action' in Ukraine
According to MI6 head Sir Richard Moore, UK agents have executed covert operations supporting Ukraine and undermining Russia. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Sir Richard Moore, head of MI6, has confirmed longstanding rumors regarding the British Secret Intelligence Service's involvement in covert operations against Russia to aid Ukraine. Speaking at a reception for his French counterpart, Nicolas Lerner of the DGSE, at the British embassy in Paris on Friday, Moore addressed the significance of MI6's historical role.
"We cherish our heritage of covert action which we keep alive today in helping Ukraine resist the Russian invasion," Moore stated.
His comments followed former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent assertion that Ukraine acts as a NATO proxy in its conflict with Russia. In a statement to the Daily Telegraph, Johnson remarked, “Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job,” adding that the real issue has been "the failure to escalate fast enough."
Moscow has long been aware of the involvement of British and American intelligence operatives in Ukraine. Last month, Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, informed the Security Council that "Western intelligence agencies, primarily the British MI6, have systematically prepared Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to organize provocations at nuclear power plants in Russia."
Ukrainian media reports have suggested that the UK has encouraged military ventures by Kyiv, including attempts at the Krynki bridgehead, which resulted in significant losses of elite marines. British mercenaries have also been involved in operations in Russia's Kursk Region.
A February article from the New York Times unveiled a nearly decade-long CIA initiative aimed at transforming Ukraine into a strategic asset against Russia, with several allied intelligence services implicated. The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kirill Budanov, is noted to be among those trained by American operatives.
Vasily Prozorov, a former employee of the Ukrainian Security Service, testified in March 2019 that CIA and MI6 operatives were on the ground in Ukraine as early as 2014. He detailed instances of British agents visiting the frontline in Donbass and special forces training sites in Berdichev.
In his Paris address, Moore emphasized the strong partnership between France and Britain in supporting Ukraine, stating they are “united and unflinching in our determination to support Ukraine, for as long as it takes.” He expressed confidence in NATO's capability, given that it possesses “many times Russia’s GDP and defense budget.”
“We should never doubt that our alliance has strength in numbers, both economic and military, and our unity of purpose makes that count,” he asserted, adding, “Our democracy is our strength.”
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
"We cherish our heritage of covert action which we keep alive today in helping Ukraine resist the Russian invasion," Moore stated.
His comments followed former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent assertion that Ukraine acts as a NATO proxy in its conflict with Russia. In a statement to the Daily Telegraph, Johnson remarked, “Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job,” adding that the real issue has been "the failure to escalate fast enough."
Moscow has long been aware of the involvement of British and American intelligence operatives in Ukraine. Last month, Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, informed the Security Council that "Western intelligence agencies, primarily the British MI6, have systematically prepared Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to organize provocations at nuclear power plants in Russia."
Ukrainian media reports have suggested that the UK has encouraged military ventures by Kyiv, including attempts at the Krynki bridgehead, which resulted in significant losses of elite marines. British mercenaries have also been involved in operations in Russia's Kursk Region.
A February article from the New York Times unveiled a nearly decade-long CIA initiative aimed at transforming Ukraine into a strategic asset against Russia, with several allied intelligence services implicated. The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kirill Budanov, is noted to be among those trained by American operatives.
Vasily Prozorov, a former employee of the Ukrainian Security Service, testified in March 2019 that CIA and MI6 operatives were on the ground in Ukraine as early as 2014. He detailed instances of British agents visiting the frontline in Donbass and special forces training sites in Berdichev.
In his Paris address, Moore emphasized the strong partnership between France and Britain in supporting Ukraine, stating they are “united and unflinching in our determination to support Ukraine, for as long as it takes.” He expressed confidence in NATO's capability, given that it possesses “many times Russia’s GDP and defense budget.”
“We should never doubt that our alliance has strength in numbers, both economic and military, and our unity of purpose makes that count,” he asserted, adding, “Our democracy is our strength.”
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
