Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, suggested in a televised interview that Moscow’s relationship with London would not undergo a dramatic shift with David Cameron taking on the role of British Foreign Secretary. The discussion aired on the TV channel Russia 24, where Kelin laid out his reading of the political moment between the two capitals.
Kelin argued that the British government has already charted a course on the Russia and Ukraine crisis, and Cameron is expected to follow that broad framework. In his view, a change in personnel at the Foreign Office would not automatically translate into a different policy trajectory for Britain on major crises.
The ambassador also noted that Cameron had publicly expressed anti-Russian sentiments since 2014, making any quick, positive shift in tone unlikely in the near term. He suggested that the new foreign minister would operate within the bounds of London’s established position rather than pursue a markedly different approach.
Kelin added that if the Conservative Party seeks to appeal to a broader voter base by drawing on the experiences of retirees, that move could complicate the party’s standing in England. The remarks pointed to domestic political dynamics as a factor shaping Britain’s foreign policy posture.
In a separate thread of discussion, former State Duma deputy and LDPR member Andrei Lugovoi weighed in on the potential evolution of Russia–Great Britain relations should Cameron assume the post of foreign minister. Lugovoi suggested a possible hardening of tone or a cooling of ties as stakes and political calculations shift under new leadership.
Meanwhile, a former senior U.S. official commented on the broader global environment, asserting that Russia and China present what is described as a significant challenge to the current international order. The remarks framed the discussion of Western-Russian dynamics within a larger context of global power competition and strategic recalibration.