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Russia: Subversion

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 July 2026UIN 15618

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what activities would not be considered "sub threshold" in relation to Russian threats and offensive action against UK people, businesses and interests.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

We cannot provide detail on how the MOD would respond to certain activities versus others as this would assist our adversaries.

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