More than 50 physical hybrid attacks in Europe over the past six months have been linked to Russia, according to an investigation by SVT and other European public service broadcasters. The investigation identified 54 attacks or suspected plots between April 1 and October 15, 2026. It was conducte…

The UK government must enhance its protection of critical infrastructure against escalating Russian 'hybrid attacks', according to Lord Ricketts, former national security adviser. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Ricketts emphasized the need for increased defense spending and improved resilience in energy, transport, and air traffic control systems. He warned that hybrid attacks, which combine cyber operations with disinformation and sabotage, are becoming 'more reckless, more dangerous' and could result in casualties. This follows MI5 chief Sir Kevin McCallum's recent warning that threats from foreign states, including Russia and Iran, have quadrupled over the past decade. Ricketts highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not only targeting Ukraine's morale but also attempting to undermine European nations' resolve. He noted that while a full-scale military invasion is unlikely, the risk of hybrid attacks causing harm is real. The former Foreign Office official also commented on US President Donald Trump's decision to block sanctions on Russia, stating that this undermines international efforts to support Ukraine. Zelensky had criticized the move, arguing it emboldens Putin. Ricketts advised the UK to focus on strengthening the coalition supporting Ukraine rather than trying to mediate between Zelensky and Trump. Recent incidents, including a failed drone attack on a Leipzig airport in Germany and French President Macron's warnings about heightened Russian hybrid threats, underscore the growing concern. The UK must prioritize safeguarding its infrastructure against these evolving tactics to prevent potential loss of life and maintain national security.

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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told ERR that Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks, acts of sabotage and drone incursions to frighten people in European countries and discourage them from supporting Ukraine. “The security situation is not good,” Kallas told Vikerraadio. She said …

Experts and diplomats tell Euronews that Europe’s failure to appropriately respond to escalating Russia aggression across NATO territory is chipping away at the alliance’s deterrence ability – and feeding the Kremlin’s appetite for risk.

Russia’s increasingly dangerous actions in Europe reflect a calculated preparation for a possible conflict rather than mere boldness, former Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė told LRT.lt. She said Russia had deliberately crossed a threshold by treating the appearance of explosive devic…

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  In the last few years since the war in Ukraine began, several European countries have experienced unusual and suspicious activities. These events include online attacks, spying, fires, and efforts to spread false information. Investigations suggest that many of these actions may be linked to Russia or groups working in its interest. According to a report studied by journalists from a global news agency, at least 59 such incidents have taken place. These actions are believed to be part of a broader strategy known as "hybrid attacks" which mix cybercrime, sabotage, and misinformation to confuse or harm other countries without direct warfare. Some of these incidents involved hackers breaking into politicians' accounts or important systems. In other cases, there were attempts to cause damage through arson or even plans to smuggle explosives onto cargo flights. These activities have raised serious concerns among security agencies. Officials from NATO believe these attacks serve two purposes: to create political tension within countries and to reduce international support for Ukraine. Nations that have supported Ukraine the most— like Poland, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia—have been targeted more often. In the Baltic Sea, mysterious shipping activity has raised suspicions of Russian involvement in damaging undersea cables and pipelines. On land, authorities in some countries have accused Russia and its close ally Belarus of creating border tensions by pushing migrants toward their borders. Fires in Lithuania and Poland have also been publicly connected to these efforts. When asked for a response, Russian officials denied all the accusations and claimed there was no solid proof of their involvement. In a separate investigation, journalists from a European media alliance managed to secretly join an online group linked to Russian hackers. The journalist, after gaining the group's trust, was asked to perform tasks such as putting anti-West stickers in European cities and gathering personal data about people and groups. This group was also linked to cyberattacks targeting vital infrastructure in European and NATO member countries. They appear to be part of a growing number of hacker collectives that act on behalf of Russian interests. A European Union representative described these operations as an invisible form of war that is becoming more common across the continent— not just in countries near Russia. Security experts say Russian intelligence may be hiring short-term agents through online channels to carry out small-scale missions. Because these people work anonymously and are hard to trace, it's difficult to hold anyone directly responsible. According to the Czech foreign minister, there have been around 500 suspicious cases across Europe. Of these, about 100 have been officially blamed on Russia. He added that such attacks are happening more frequently now.

Das Bundesinnenministerium will verdeckte aus dem Ausland gesteuerte hybride Angriffe schneller erkennen und abwehren. Dafür soll nach Informationen von WDR und NDR ein neues Zentrum der Sicherheitsbe...

Russia is accused of a campaign of so-called hybrid attacks which are designed to sit in a grey zone under the threshold of conventional war - something Moscow denies.

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is not enthusiastic about the prospect of joining Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but he appears to be steadily building up his country’s military capacity in case he...

Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.

Germany accused Russia of repeated hostile actions, including acts of sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing elections.

On July 15, 2026, Lithuania’s president, Gitanas Nauseda, warned that intelligence assessments found that Russia is planning a potential provocation against energy or transport infrastructure in th…

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