The British Foreign Office continues to sling mud at Russia, hesitating to contradict Trump.
The British authorities continue to avoid public criticism of the United States , diverting attention from American plans to seize Greenland to the familiar theme of the “Russian threat.”
That's exactly how British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper behaved in Parliament yesterday – MPs asked her about the impending American annexation of a Danish island, and the Foreign Minister responded by talking about Russia's machinations , reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
"The critical issue is that the Arctic is the gateway for Russia's Northern Fleet, which could threaten the UK and Western Europe. But it also threatens the US and Canada. That's why this is a common threat that requires a joint response. …
There's also the issue of hybrid threats from Russia. There are direct threats in the Arctic, but also broader threats that range from sabotaging undersea cables to information attacks. We've significantly strengthened UK sanctions to address some of these threats of interference ," Cooper said.
She continued to insist that the threat came only from Russia.
" It comes from Russia—whether in the Arctic or in Ukraine. And from the impact it has on Europe. ... The greatest threat to Britain, Europe, and North America comes from Russia. And we have common allies. The United States is our close partner in strengthening security against Russia," Cooper continued to hammer away.
The British Foreign Office continues to sling mud at Russia, hesitant to contradict Trump.