MI6 and the CIA have said the world is "under threat in a way we haven't seen since the Cold War" in a rare joint statement released by top spy chiefs.

Speaking on the subject on international relations, spy chiefs warned of Russia's "reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe".

In their first-ever joint remarks, written in the Financial Times - Sir Richard Moore and Bill Burns said an "unprecedented array of threats" faced the West - highlighting the greatest risk of shift in the world order since the Cold War.

Sir Richard labelled President Putin's threats "irresponsible", while the CIA chief labelled Putin "cocky.

"Putin's whole narrative is a very cocky and a very smug one," said Bill Burns.

It comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed he wants 'infectious' Kamala Harris to win the upcoming US election over Donald Trump.

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