The report says Russia has to be seen as a "strategic competitor" and military threat. According to the report, Russia had intensified anti-Western propaganda, boosted military capabilities, and, the worst thing, shown readiness to "maintain a sphere of influence beyond its own frontiers."
The report recommends to:"The U.K. and NATO need to have adequate military capability and the capacity to deter, and where necessary confront aggressive Russian moves," the report reads.
- increase the number of experts advising Britain on Russia
- renew sanctions
- impose fresh travel bans on Russia's leadership
- "find ways" to deal with Russian propaganda
Despite the fact that the report itself contains recommendations rather than policy, it's clear that it will have impact on the UK foreign policy and define the new "anti-Russian" approach of the UK leadership.
Comment: Meanwhile the British are busy assisting with the slaughter of Eastern Ukrainians and ethnic Russians, thus confirming Zakharova's remark that this report is 'the highest mark of villainy.'