What Just Happened? Russia’s Growing Threat to the UK

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March 19, 2026

In this episode, Sibylline Media Editor Marco Giannangeli is joined by maritime expert Tom Sharpe OBE and Russia expert Keir Giles to examine the growing threat posed by Russian cyber and physical operations targeting European infrastructure. The conversation explores recent incidents involving sabotage and suspected GRU-linked activities and highlights key vulnerabilities across the UK’s critical infrastructure.

More info on our guests:
Tom Sharpe OBE is a maritime expert and a defence commentator. He is a partner at a communications consultancy, Special Project Partners (https://www.spp.global/)

Keir Giles is a British writer and expert on the Russian military. You can check out his recent works here:
‘Who Will Defend Europe?’https://amzn.to/3OSsY6W
Latest article in iPaper on UK civil defence and resilience – https://inews.co.uk/opinion/uks-plan-civilians-war-terrifying-4246398 

 

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