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Ex-General Warns UK: Russia Threat Demands Urgent Cyber Defense

12/21/2025

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Major General Jonathan Shaw, former head of the UK Defence Cyber Security Programme, warns Britain must recognize Russia's growing threat.
He criticizes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for failing to implement a comprehensive cyber defense strategy.
Shaw notes Russia's hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks and disinformation, intensified since the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
He urges the UK to prioritize national security and prepare for higher defense budgets.

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Major General Jonathan Shaw, former head of the UK Defence Cyber Security Programme, warns Britain must recognize Russia's growing threat.
He criticizes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for failing to implement a comprehensive cyber defense strategy.
Shaw notes Russia's hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks and disinformation, intensified since the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
He urges the UK to prioritize national security and prepare for higher defense budgets.