Archive · 28 Jun 2025
New MI6 Chief Appointed Amidst Family History Concerns
The new head of the UK's spy agency, MI6, is Blaise Metreweli.
News reports revealed her grandfather, Constantine Dobrowolski, was a Nazi collaborator during World War II and spied for the Nazis.
He was nicknamed "The Butcher".
MI6 says Metreweli didn't know her grandfather.
Her family history is complex, reflecting a commitment to preventing conflicts and protecting the British public.
Great Britain fought against Nazi Germany during World War II.
Blaise Metreweli is the incoming head of MI6.
Her grandfather, Constantine Dobrowolski, was a Nazi collaborator.
Dobrowolski defected from the Soviet Union's Red Army.
Dobrowolski was known as "The Butcher" by Wehrmacht commanders.
MI6 stated Metreweli had no knowledge of her grandfather.
- Who
- Blaise Metreweli, the new MI6 chief.
- What
- Blaise Metreweli was appointed as the new MI6 chief.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- The UK.
- Why
- To lead MI6.
MI6's Priorities
Public Concerns
Priorities
MI6's Priorities
Focus on preventing conflict.
Public Concerns
Consider the family history of its leader.
- New MI6 Chief
- Blaise Metreweli
- Metreweli's Grandfather
- Constantine Dobrowolski
- Dobrowolski's Role
- Nazi Collaborator
- Dobrowolski's Nickname
- "The Butcher"
- Previous MI6 Chief
- Richard Moore
