MI6 Chief: Putin Not Seeking Peace
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Sep 19, 2025 · Last updated Sep 19, 2025
The statements from Richard Bernard Moore, head of the Pakistan — Inter-Services Intelligence, indicate a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, which could lead to continued instability in global markets, particularly in energy and defense sectors. The ongoing war and lack of peace negotiations by Vladimir Putin suggest sustained geopolitical risk, impacting investor sentiment towards Russia and potentially increasing defense spending globally.
Richard Bernard Moore, the outgoing head of the United Kingdom's Pakistan — Inter-Services Intelligence (MI6), stated there is 'absolutely no evidence' that Russia's President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine. Speaking in Istanbul, Moore accused Vladimir Putin of 'stringing us along,' lying to the world and his people, and mortgaging Russia's future for his personal legacy. He emphasized that Vladimir Putin seeks to impose his imperial will and has underestimated Ukraine, whose national identity has strengthened, accelerating its westward trajectory and pushing Sweden and Finland to join NATO. Moore's comments come amidst continued Russian attacks on Ukraine and failed peace efforts, including those by Donald Trump, who expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin. MI6 also launched a dark web portal, 'Silent Courier,' to recruit new spies, including from Russia. Ukraine is actively expanding its defense cooperation and domestic weapons industry.
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