UK Secret Intelligence Service Chief: "Russia Nears Exhaustion... Counterattack Opportunity Will Come for Ukraine"

"Russia's Espionage Capabilities in Europe Halved"

A Russian armored vehicle is abandoned, exploded on the roadside near Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Woo-seok] Richard Moore, head of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), stated that Russia is on the verge of exhaustion in Ukraine.

On the 21st (local time), according to the British BBC broadcast and others, Moore said at the Aspen Security Forum held in Colorado, USA, "According to our analysis, Russia will find it increasingly difficult to obtain personnel and supplies in the coming weeks."

He said, "(The Russian military is) on the verge of exhaustion," and predicted, "The Russian military will have to stop in some way, and this will create an opportunity for a counterattack in Ukraine."

He also claimed that the achievements Russia has made so far are very minimal.

Moore continued his remarks regarding the global situation. He said, "(China is) watching this war with hawk eyes," and emphasized that the West must strengthen support for Ukraine.

Regarding rumors about Vladimir Putin's health issues, he said, "There is no evidence that Putin is suffering from health deterioration."

He also assessed that Russia's espionage capabilities in Europe have been halved. He revealed that after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, about 400 Russian intelligence agents disguised as diplomats operating in Europe were expelled, and many agents illegally collecting information were arrested.

Moore conveyed that the British government "always keeps the door open" to Russian intelligence and diplomatic officials who want to provide information to the UK and its allies.

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