Former MI6 boss warns Russia prepared to take 'significant risk' in simmering conflict with UK

Sir Richard Dearlove was speaking after the UK defence secretary warned Russian spy ship personnel shone lasers at RAF pilots who were monitoring the vessel just outside British waters.

Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:01, UK

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Sir Richard Dearlove has told Paste BN Putin sees Russia as being "at war" with the UK and is prepared to take "significant risks" in its surveillance and actions against Britain.
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