Russia’s foreign intelligence service (SVR) has accused the UK of being the ‘main instigator’ of global conflict after Moscow expelled two British diplomats suspected of carrying out espionage activities.
The statement, published hours after the British diplomats were told they have two weeks to leave Russia, appeared to blame the UK for starting the two world wars.
‘As we can see, London today, just as it did on the eve of both world wars of the last century, acts as the main “instigator” of the global conflict,’ the agency said.
‘At the same time, the British themselves, obviously, are again counting on sitting it out on their island.
‘It is time to expose them and send a clear signal to the treacherous Albion and its elites: you will not succeed.’
Lembit Öpik
From nowhere, former Lib Dem MP, Lembit Öpik wrote on X: (1) Warmongers = Starmer/Zelensky/EU (2) Peace-seekers = Trump/Putin Let’s hope peace-seekers prevail, despite shrill calls for more war by enemies of a speedy life-saving truce.
A community comment was added that read: “Putin isn’t a peace seeker. He seized Crimea, backed Donbas separatists, violated Minsk, shot down MH17, fully invaded in 2022, committed war crimes, annexed four regions, rejected peace talks, & continues occupying Ukraine in 2025, vowing not to leave.”
Oh and he chipped in with this…
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