Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 15618

Russia: Subversion

Tabled: 2 July 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Graeme Downie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what activities would not be considered "sub threshold" in relation to Russian threats and offensive action against UK people, businesses and interests.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

We cannot provide detail on how the MOD would respond to certain activities versus others as this would assist our adversaries.