Russian intelligence claims UK sought revenge for 19th-century Crimean War

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is promoting the narrative that Britain is behind the Russia-Ukraine conflict, motivated by revenge for the Crimean War of 1853–1856. Despite Britain being on the winning side in that war, Russian propaganda frames it as a grievance-driven actor. Analysts identify this as disinformation designed to deflect blame from Moscow for the current conflict.