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Russia Blames UK for Tensions Amid Ukraine Standoff

12/3/2025

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Moscow's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says London is the main instigator of tensions and targets Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Russian propaganda.
Vladimir Putin's negotiating stance remains inflexible, with demands and hints at compromise on Ukraine's NATO membership.
Former British diplomat Sir Rodric Braithwaite warns of growing Russian discontent from economic pressures and says Putin may seek a peace deal, urging Ukraine to maintain military capabilities.

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Moscow's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says London is the main instigator of tensions and targets Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with Russian propaganda.
Vladimir Putin's negotiating stance remains inflexible, with demands and hints at compromise on Ukraine's NATO membership.
Former British diplomat Sir Rodric Braithwaite warns of growing Russian discontent from economic pressures and says Putin may seek a peace deal, urging Ukraine to maintain military capabilities.