JAKARTA - The Russian Embassy in London said Moscow had no intention of attacking Britain. Russia dismissed accusations by the British government about rising aggression and cyberattacks every day.
Britain previously said it would radically change its approach to defense to address new threats, including from Russia, after supporting findings of an independently created Strategic Defense Review.
After unveiling a defense reshuffle on Monday, Healey said Europe was facing war, rising Russian aggression, new nuclear risks, and cyberattacks every day.
The Russian Embassy issued a statement on Tuesday, June 3, criticizing a "new anti-Russian rhetoric attack".
"Russia poses no threat to Great Britain and its people," the statement said.
"We have no aggressive intention and have no plans to attack Britain. We are not interested in doing so, and we also do not need to," he added.
Relations between Russia and Britain have been at their lowest level since the Cold War.
The relationship worsened after Russia's massive invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and Britain and other NATO members have provided large amounts of military assistance and other support to Kyiv.
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The Chinese Embassy in London also criticized Britain's defense review, saying the document deliberately incorrectly described Beijing's defense policy to justify the expansion of Britain's military.
The review shows China as a " sophisticated and persistent challenge", citing its rapid military modernization, including the expansion of nuclear weapons, including saying Beijing may use espionage and cyberattacks, as well as stealing intellectual property.
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