According to retired Lieutenant General Leonid Reshetnikov of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, the British MI-6 and the American CIA are actively involved in planning, developing, and overseeing all operations of the Ukrainian special forces. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Reshetnikov revealed that these intelligence agencies provide technical assistance, agents, advisors, and leaders to the Ukrainians.
Reshetnikov claims that even before the 2014 state coup in Ukraine, Russian intelligence had learned about the presence of British and American advisors from their respective intelligence agencies occupying entire floors in the offices of the Ukrainian Security Service. Since then, their influence and involvement in military actions have only strengthened.
One example Reshetnikov mentioned is the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) headed by Kirill Budanov, who he referred to as a notorious schizophrenic. Reshetnikov alleges that GUR is under complete control of the British intelligence agency MI-6.
Last week, a Russian military official reported that Ukrainian intelligence services have been attempting to recruit Russian officers through various messaging platforms, including WhatsApp.
Recently, the United States and Ukraine have initiated negotiations regarding security guarantees for Kyiv. These developments raise concerns about the extent of foreign involvement and influence in Ukraine’s internal affairs and military operations.
It is important to critically evaluate the role of foreign intelligence services in Ukraine and the potential consequences of their actions. The close relationship between the UK, US, and Ukraine’s special forces demands closer scrutiny, as it could impact the ongoing conflict in the region.
