Russian spies are going after Western technology – they care less about being caught Russia needs sanctioned computer technology and software updates for machine tools The Independent UK · May 30
Nearly half a million Russians have died in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says IN FULL The Independent UK · May 28
Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQ UK spy chief says Russia is scaling up its daily hybrid activity against Britain and Europe The Independent UK · May 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building The Independent UK · May 28
Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555 The Guardian - AU · May 28
Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe. France 24 · May 27
UK spy chief warns AI is an 'unstoppable force' as Russia cyber threat grows Britain’s cyberspy chief warns of rising Russian hybrid warfare and weaponised AI, urging governments, firms and citizens to treat cybersecurity far more urgently. Euronews · May 27
The U.K.’s top spy says the window to stay ahead of China and Russia is narrowing and cybersecurity needs to become ‘10 times more urgent’ GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler warned China is "a science and tech superpower" with advanced intelligence capabilities. Fortune · May 27
Nearly half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says Anne Keast-Butler says Russian forces are ‘going backwards on the battlefield’ for first time since late 2022 The Guardian - UK · May 27
UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels AAP · May 27
GCHQ draws up plans for world-first national AI cyber defence system It is hoped the shield will make the chance of major hacks such as the attack that targeted Jaguar Land Rover dramatically less likely. Evening Standard · May 27
GCHQ unveils new world-first AI cyber defence system to fend off Russian threat Agency chief Anne Keast-Butler said that AI is an ‘unstoppable force’ that the UK must harness for good The Independent UK · May 27
UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as Russia ramps up hybrid attacks Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels AAP · May 27
West is between peace and war, as AI races ahead: UK cyberspying chief Britain's top cyber spy, Anne Keast-Butler, warns that artificial intelligence is being used in new ways that threaten national security. She states that the nation is in a space between peace and war. Russia is actively targeting critical infrastructure and democratic processes. Allies must urgently increase cybersecurity efforts to stay… The Economic Times · May 27
Evening Standard · May 27 AI is ‘unstoppable force’ that the UK must harness for good, spy chief warns Anne Keast-Butler gave the inaugural GCHQ annual lecture at Bletchley Park on Wednesday.
AAP · May 27 UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as AI races ahead Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels
The Independent UK · May 27 Head of GCHQ on how to counter Russia’s ‘relentless’ attacks on UK and Europe IN FULL
The Economic Times · May 27 UK spy chief warns Russia cyber threats could overwhelm Britain and allies Britain and its allies face a serious cyber threat from Russia. A top spy chief warns that critical infrastructure, elections, and public trust are under attack. She stresses the need for urgent action from everyone, from businesses to individuals. Rapid AI advancements mean a narrow window exists to stay ahead…
AAP · May 27 Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK A U.K. spy chief is warning that Britain and its allies risk losing a cyber conflict against adversaries like Russia unless cybersecurity is treated with greater urgency
The Independent UK · May 26 Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe Anne Keast-Butler will warn that the speed of advancements in technology mean there is a ‘narrowing window for the UK and allies to stay ahead’
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Russia is targeting UK’s infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ head to say Anne Keast-Butler will also warn of narrowing window to stay ahead of China in ‘new era of radical uncertainty’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Christmas code-crackers: GCHQ reveals annual festive card for puzzle fans Seven brainteasers feature in intelligence agency’s 2025 Christmas card, with covers designed by UK school pupils
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 ‘Attacks will get through’: head of GCHQ urges companies to do more to fight cybercrime Anne Keast-Butler says government and business must to work together to tackle future attacks as AI makes cybercrime easier
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Call to aspiring spies to see if you can solve GCHQ’s notoriously tricky annual Christmas puzzle The puzzle is masterminded by a team of experts who work at GCHQ
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024 If Putin wins in Ukraine, the British economy will be in the firing line We and the EU must show the Russian leader we mean business and seize $300bn of his country’s central bank funds