Russia named among the top potential threats to British security alongside ebola and terrorism

Russia's 'rising aggression' has been listed among the top potential threats to security in the United Kingdom. The new list has been drawn up as part of the Government's next National Security Strategy, following a major security review.

Uncertainty surrounding the cause of the Metrojet flight, carrying Russian holidaymakers from Sharm El Sheikh to St Petersburg, which crashed over Sinai in Egypt, has increased concerns. See full list after the cut...

WHAT BRITAIN'S NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY WILL FOCUS ON

• International terrorism threat from interactions between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Islamic State) and Al-Qaeda and their encouragement of others to follow in their path.
• UK jihadists returning from Syria, Iraq and other troubled areas.
• Religious fundamentalism and intolerance across religions.
• Ukraine's volatile situation after the annexation of Crimea and the shooting down of a Malaysia civilian plane.
• Russia's increased aggression including increased military spending and apparent willingness to display force.
• Uprisings against authoritarian regimes, but generated political upheaval, civil disorder, and conflict across North Africa and the Middle East.
• China's authoritarianism and persistent human rights abuses on the part of the Chinese government.
• Cybersecurity and organised crime.
• Increasing levels of forced population movement and migration, stemming from a variety of causes including conflict, economic instability and the impact of a changing climate.
• Climate change.
• Energy infrastructure.
• Economic shifts and stagnation in the Eurozone