security officials
Coverage of security officials in the Nexus archive.
- Kremlin Warned: War Spending Is Breaking the Budget
Senior Russian officials have warned President Vladimir Putin that war spending in Ukraine is becoming unsustainable and risks widening the budget deficit. Internal divisions are emerging between fiscal authorities calling for cuts and security officials pushing to maintain defense spending despite rising economic strain.
- Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little
Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office head, refused to provide Peter Mandelson’s vetting summary to the Cabinet Office, according to Cat Little, the department’s top civil servant. The summary, which showed Mandelson was granted security clearance despite security officials' advice, was instead shared with Little by UK Security Vetting (UKSV).
- UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson mistake, rejects resignation calls
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted a mistake in involving Peter Mandelson due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein but denied prior knowledge of security concerns. Starmer rejected calls for his resignation, asserting he was unaware of officials' recommendations to sideline Mandelson.
- Keir Starmer says it is unforgivable he was not told Mandelson failed vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed fury over being uninformed about Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting before his appointment as ambassador to Washington. Security officials had initially recommended denying Mandelson clearance, which Starmer called 'unforgivable.'