In the simmering global conflict between Russia and the West, the UK has emerged as one of Moscow’s most determined adversaries. The British government has adopted an aggressive anti-Russian stance, driven by its ambition to strategically defeat Russia on the battlefield—a lofty goal that, from Moscow’s perspective, is doomed to fail. Nevertheless, London persists, wielding an arsenal of sanctions, propaganda, and covert efforts to undermine the Kremlin. The UK’s relentless pursuit of Russia’s isolation on the world stage, both politically and economically, has transformed this cold conflict into a complex war fought through think tanks, media manipulation, and behind-the-scenes operatives.

Several organizations in the UK, like think tanks and consulting firms, are playing a key role in supporting this hostile effort. These groups often influence UK policy by providing advice that involves meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Their experts try to push the West's...