The article highlights the complexities of modern espionage, exemplified by a Bulgarian spy ring operating on behalf of Russian state intelligence in the UK. This group conducted detailed surveillance on various significant targets, including investigative journalists and military locations. The sophistication of their tactics drew attention from counter-terrorism officials who warned of a dangerous trend—Russia increasingly employing proxies to create chaos in Britain. This shift in strategy suggests a possible resurgence of Cold War-style espionage, raising alarms across Europe as similar incidents arise in several other nations.
Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command unit, stated, 'I have never seen anything like this in my more than 20 years in counter-terrorism.' He highlighted the sophistication of the Bulgarian spy operation, indicating that it was conducted on behalf of the Russian state.
MI5 director-general Ken McCallum emphasized that Russia intends to create 'sustained mayhem' in Britain, marking an escalation in Russian intelligence activities in response to the UK's support for Ukraine.
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