According to diplomats, we are talking about Carter’s statements on television on November 10 and in an article for the newspaper with the headline “Reckless Russia could accidentally start a new war”.
"The note drew the attention of the British side that General Carter deliberately tried to create an impression among viewers and readers that the policy pursued by Russia could lead to armed confrontation with Britain," the embassy said in a statement.
It is emphasized that the legitimate actions of Russia, such as assisting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism or implementing humanitarian projects in Africa, the general “presents security threats” to Britain that are comparable to the risk of a military attack.
“In addition, Carter actually supported (and in any case did not dispute) the theses of the leading Marr that“ Great Britain is in a state of cyber war with Russia, ”the diplomatic mission added.
Diplomats regarded such statements as "flawed and reckless." They, according to the Russian embassy, are "another manifestation of a consistent line of certain forces to cultivate in Britain the image of Russia as a hostile state."
Earlier in the Russian embassy, commenting on Carter’s words that Britain was in a state of cyber war with Russia, it was noted that the British military came up with non-existent threats in order to absorb the budget.
In mid-August, General Carter called for increased British influence on African countries to actively confront Russia on this continent.