While “reckless” actions on behalf of Russia are concerning, the country’s influence and economic power is declining, according to new MI6 director Richard Moore.
“Russia is an objectively declining power economically and demographically,” Moore, the leader of the British foreign intelligence service, said in a rare The Sunday Times U.K. interview. “It is an extremely challenged place.”
The comments echo the remarks of Trump administration officials during former President Donald Trump’s term and amid myriad investigations into potential campaign contacts with Russian-connected officials.
Even Gen. Michael Flynn noted China was a more serious threat to the U.S. than Russia, a remark that was pointed out by former Obama administration National Security Adviser Susan Rice in suggesting Flynn be investigated for being kind to Russia.
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“Objectively Declining” Russia’s threats caused two U.S. warships to turn around and back off from their plans to enter the Black Sea.
“Objectively Declining” Russia, six years after stealing Crimea from Ukraine, now threatens to invade Eastern Ukraine.
“Objectively Declining” Russia has interfered in the past two U.S. presidential elections and has hacked into many U.S. government agencies.
“Objectively Declining” Russia has developed hypersonic missiles that the U.S. has no defense against.
“Objectively Declining” Russia propped up Syria’s murderous President Bashar Assad and now has a permanent outpost in that country to project their power throughout the Middle East.
“Objectively Declining” Russia has assassinated dissidents Putin doesn’t like in both Russia and in other countries with impunity.
It may be wise to remain very, very wary of “Objectively Declining” Russia.