Europe (Washington Insider Magazine)— NATO has raised alarms over “hostile” Russian activities across Europe, expressing “deep concern” about Moscow’s escalating “hybrid operations” that threaten Western security. The alliance’s Thursday statement pointed to recent incidents in Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the UK, citing disinformation, sabotage, cyber interference, and violent acts.
NATO emphasized solidarity with affected member nations and committed to strengthening defensive measures to counter Russia’s hybrid tactics. The warning follows heightened Russia-West tensions, worsened since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has led to Western nations rallying behind Kyiv.
Recent hybrid warfare examples include Estonia accusing Moscow of using migrants as “hybrid” tools, and Baltic nations reporting GPS jamming that disrupted air travel. Other cases involve espionage charges against a German army captain, allegations of Russian-linked killings in Bavaria, and claims of MEPs spreading Russian propaganda.
NATO’s statement also underscored that these actions will not prevent continued military and financial aid to Ukraine as it resists Russian forces.
