Britain alerted to Russian support for Mauritian claims over Chagos Islands

Britain has been alerted to Russian efforts to support Mauritian claims over the Chagos Islands, which the UK has controlled for over 200 years. Officials believe these actions aim to weaken UK interests in the region. The newly-elected Prime Minister of Mauritius has ordered a review of a deal that would transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. This agreement, which includes maintaining the US military base on Diego Garcia, has faced criticism and uncertainty following a change in leadership. The UK government claims it is aware of potential foreign interference in the Chagos negotiations. Despite this, the future of the agreement remains unclear as the new Mauritian leadership questions its terms and seeks further legal review.