British spy chief says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK critical infrastructure and democracy

Britain's spy agency head, Anne Keast-Butler, Director of GCHQ, has issued a stark warning that Russia is relentlessly targeting the United Kingdom's critical infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains, and public trust. Speaking on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Keast-Butler emphasized the ongoing and pervasive nature of these threats, extending beyond the UK to impact Europe as well.

The GCHQ chief underscored that these hostile activities include fending off cyberattacks, disrupting efforts to smuggle Western technology, and countering reckless sabotage and assassination attempts. She urged a significant increase in cybersecurity urgency across all sectors, from businesses to individuals, to effectively counter these evolving threats in what she described as a "new era of radical uncertainty."