Former UK intelligence chief: Europe at ‘actual war with Russia’  

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**Europe in “Actual War” with Russia, Says Former MI6 Head**

Former head of Britain’s spy agency MI6, , told Sky News that Europe is not just in a “pre-war” situation with Russia. He said it’s actually already at war.

Dearlove made these comments on November . He was responding to concerns from Polish Prime Minister about Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine. Tusk had warned that the conflict risked escalating into a global crisis.

**Russia’s Hybrid War**

Dearlove said Russia is waging a “hybrid war” against Europe across multiple areas, including and aggressive moves. He added that intelligence chiefs from Europe, the , and the UK have described Russia as “going feral”.

Russia has been linked to various acts of sabotage in Europe, such as , espionage, and election interference. Finland, which recently joined , has complained about intensifying hybrid attacks from its border with Russia.

**Western Coalition at Risk**

As Russian aggression increases, the Western coalition may be facing a split. The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington could mark a shift in support for Europe, NATO, and Ukraine.

Dearlove warned that are now in a very dangerous situation.

**Dialogue with Kremlin Unlikely**

While Dearlove said it would be preferable to engage in talks with the Kremlin, he doubted Russian President Putin’s willingness to cooperate. He suggested that the West should try to have some sort of dialogue with Russia, but admitted that this might not be easy at present.

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