Russian surveillance in UK waters raises security concerns
In recent days, information has leaked to the media revealing that the British discovered Russian sensors in their waters, designed to track nuclear submarines. The Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, did not deny these activities are occurring.
In a conversation with BBC One, the Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, did not directly confirm that Russia is monitoring British nuclear submarines. Although he did not deny these activities, he dismissed suggestions that they pose a threat to the United Kingdom.
Secret operation in British waters? The Russians do not deny
When asked on BBC One whether he denies the tracking of British submarines, Kelin responded briefly: "No."
He added that he does not intend to deny it but questions whether Russia is genuinely interested in tracking all British submarines with outdated nuclear warheads. "All these threats are extremely exaggerated," he said.
The ambassador emphasized that there is no threat from Russia to the United Kingdom. "This threat has been invented, absolutely, there is no threat at all from Russia to the UK," he noted.
British investigation concerning submarines
At the beginning of April, the newspaper "Sunday Times" published an investigation describing the discovery of probable Russian sensors in the waters around the United Kingdom. According to the newspaper, these devices might have been installed to gather intelligence on the four British "Vanguard" class submarines, which carry nuclear missiles.
The British military identified these devices as a potential threat to national security. They were recognized as part of hybrid warfare conducted by Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin.
Let's recall that at the end of March, the British Prime Minister made the first visit in over 10 years to a nuclear submarine.
