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UK sees 'no evidence' Russia's Putin is interested in a negotiated peace with Ukraine, MI6 chief says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 19, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - MI6 chief Richard Moore said on Friday that he sees "no evidence" that Russian President Vladimir Putin has any interest in a negotiated peace short of Ukrainian capitulation. In

MI6 Chief: No Signs Putin Seeks Peace with Ukraine Without Surrender

Putin's Stance on Peace Negotiations

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - MI6 chief Richard Moore said on Friday that he sees "no evidence" that Russian President Vladimir Putin has any interest in a negotiated peace short of Ukrainian capitulation.

Recruitment of Informants

In a speech in Istanbul to announce plans to use the dark web to recruit informants and receive secret information from agents in Russia and worldwide, Moore also said Putin has "bitten off more than he can chew" and underestimated Ukrainians in the war.

Implications for Ukraine Conflict

(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer, Writing by Huseyin Hayatsever, Editing by Philippa Fletcher)

Key Takeaways

  • MI6 chief sees no evidence of Putin's interest in peace talks.
  • Putin may prefer Ukrainian surrender over negotiations.
  • Richard Moore speaks on using the dark web for intelligence.
  • Putin underestimated Ukrainian resistance in the conflict.
  • Speech delivered in Istanbul by MI6 chief Richard Moore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did MI6 chief Richard Moore say about Putin's interest in peace?
Richard Moore stated that he sees 'no evidence' that Putin is interested in a negotiated peace short of Ukrainian capitulation.
What strategy did MI6 announce in Istanbul?
Moore announced plans to use the dark web to recruit informants and receive secret information from agents in Russia and worldwide.
What did Moore imply about Putin's military ambitions?
Moore suggested that Putin has 'bitten off more than he can chew' regarding the ongoing conflict.

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