Embassy comment on UK leadership’s unfounded allegations against Russia
Russian Embassy to the UKThe British authorities have backed up the release of their Strategic Defence Review with a fresh salvo of anti-Russian rhetoric.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, somewhat incongruously, sought to attribute the ongoing economic failures under the Labour government to what he termed Moscow’s “growing aggression”. It turns out that the peaceful passage of Russian vessels through the English Channel is somehow “hitting working people” of Britain. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary John Healey has gone so far as to allege unspecified “daily attacks” on the UK by Russia.
The Embassy categorically rejects these false and bizarre accusations. It is regrettable that, having replaced the Conservatives, Labour continues to invent the same Russophobic fabrications in an attempt to mask its own economic ineptitude and to justify the hike in military spending that the UK can scarcely afford. These Orwellian “Two Minutes Hate” rituals are best left to the conscience of those orchestrating them on Downing Street.
Russia poses no threat to the United Kingdom and its people. We harbour no aggressive intentions and have no plans to attack Britain. We are not interested in doing so, nor do we need to.
In maritime, aerial and digital domains alike, Russia consistently adheres to responsible conduct, in full compliance with international law. London has never bothered to present any evidence to the contrary because none exists.
If Britain's government were truly committed to strengthening both national and international security, it could, instead of fuelling jingoistic hysteria, immediately end the proxy war unleashed against Russia by the Kiev regime and embark on a path towards a comprehensive and peaceful settlement. The UK could also lift its illegitimate unilateral trade and financial sanctions imposed on Russia. It is these measures, rather than mythical Russian “attacks”, that are generating “economic pain” for the British people, to use Mr Starmer's own words.
The ruling Labour government still has a chance to steer clear of the anti-Russian geopolitical misadventures that ensnared its ill-fated predecessors. However, with every passing day, this opportunity becomes more elusive.