Putin rejects MI5's claims of Russian chaos in Europe
- Vladimir Putin refuted MI5's claims about Russia's intention to create disorder in the UK and Europe during a summit in Kazan.
- He indicated that the unrest in Europe was rather the result of European authorities' actions rather than external interference.
- The situation was discussed amid Russia's broader efforts to engage more countries despite Western isolation efforts post-Ukraine invasion.
In Kazan, Russia, President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims by MI5's Ken McCallum regarding alleged Russian efforts to instigate chaos in the UK and Europe. During the annual BRICS summit, Putin characterized the accusations as "utter rubbish," attributing the unrest in European cities to the actions of local authorities. The summit, which witnessed attendance from 36 countries amid ongoing Western efforts to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, reaffirmed Russia's readiness to explore peace agreements based on current realities. Furthermore, Putin spoke on U.S. assertions of North Korean troop movements to Russia, indicating that the situation must be addressed within their mutual defense framework, while hinting at the seriousness of satellite imagery showing these movements.