Britain's Royal Navy intercepted the Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov, a Vishnia-class vessel, off the coast of Scotland while monitoring NATO military exercises, The Telegraph reported. According to the publication, Russian activity in and around British waters increased by 25% during the first seven months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Britain's Royal Navy intercepted the Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov, a Vishnia-class vessel, off the coast of Scotland while monitoring NATO military exercises, The Telegraph reported. According to the publication, Russian activity in and around British waters increased by 25% during the first seven months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period in 2025.