Russian oligarch-owned superyachts are believed by defence sources to have been involved in covert maritime operations around the British Isles prior to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. These vessels, which carry mini-submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), were likely used for reconnaissance purposes to scout undersea cables that connect Britain to other countries. The suspected involvement of these superyachts adds to concerns over Russia's ability to disrupt vital energy pipelines, electrical cables, and offshore energy hubs that are critical to Britain's functioning.

A Russian state media propagandist threatened King Charles with a "ceremonial" nuclear bomb, urging him to pack his 72-hour emergency suitcase. The threat comes after the propagandist appeared on state TV alongside Kremlin's top TV Vladimir Solovyov, who taunted Sir Keir Starmer and the French people to lead their troops into Ukraine.

A Russian state media propagandist threatened King Charles with a "ceremonial" nuclear bomb, urging him to pack his 72-hour emergency suitcase. The threat comes after the propagandist appeared on state TV alongside Kremlin's top TV Vladimir Solovyov, who taunted Sir Keir Starmer and the French people to lead their troops into Ukraine.

Fears of Russian sabotage on Britain's energy pipelines have led security advisers to warn families to prepare 72-hour "survival kits". The UK relies heavily on gas and electricity imports, with nearly 40% of its gas supply coming from Norway through a single pipeline. Concerns rose after a Russian spy ship was detected mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure in the North Sea. Experts recommend packing water, non-perishable food, medicines, a battery-powered radio, a torch, identity documents, and a Swiss Army knife to prepare for potential blackouts. The Government will include protection of critical undersea infrastructure in its Strategic Defence Review this year.