The former head of MI6 has said Europe is no longer in a "pre-war situation" with russia, but "an actual war".
Sir Richard Dearlove said it is time "to face up to the fact" that russia thinks it is in a state of war with the whole of the continent, and has already carried out "very aggressive moves" on certain European countries.
https://news.sky.com/story/europe-is-in-actual-war-with-russia-says-former-mi6-chief-13262129