Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn

New MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli, will warn of the "acute threat" posed by Russia, emphasizing the need to pressure President Vladimir Putin over the situation in Ukraine. In her first public speech, she will highlight the risks of hybrid warfare, such as cyber attacks and drone activities linked to Russia. Additionally, she will focus on the importance of technology and intelligence officers mastering skills like programming language Python. The speech comes amidst rising concerns about national resilience and the need for a unified approach to security threats, as highlighted by Chief of the Defence Staff, Sir Richard Knighton.