#Hybrid War

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with DR Nyheder that cutting off aid to Ukraine threatens Europe with two scenarios: intensified Russian hybrid attacks or an attempt to restore influence in former USSR countries.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that Russian provocations are nearing a test of NATO's Article 5, while Vilnius accelerates air defense purchases. He described the incidents as part of a hybrid war against Europe.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Washington that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe to undermine aid to Ukraine, pressure societies, and destabilize the continent.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged the EU to introduce real entry bans for Russian combatants and their families, restrict visas, and limit the freedom of movement of Russian diplomats.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia's hybrid war against Europe could escalate even before Christmas. He urged preparations for sabotage on Polish territory and in the Baltic states, based on intelligence data.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia's actions against Europe have gone beyond hybrid threats and are full-scale military operations requiring a harsh response.

France’s Minister-Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Addad, stated in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that France has become the main target of Russian disinformation and propaganda operations due to its key role in European security.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged citizens to mentally prepare for possible sabotage and drones, calling hybrid war a new reality, but assured that there is no reason for panic.

According to The Guardian, at a closed roundtable in the United Kingdom, NATO military planners stated that Europe is not ready to withstand a prolonged war of attrition with Russia. The pessimism is compounded by the rise of right-wing parties and the impending reduction of US defense commitments.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, stated that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe, and called for strengthening sanctions, including adding around 1,620 individuals to lists, as well as tightening the regime for Russian diplomats.

Former Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Ilya Pavlenko explains in a column for RBC-Ukraine how Russia has moved from propaganda to cognitive operations that influence the decisions of Ukraine's leadership.

Slovak police prevented an arson attack on a drone manufacturing plant in the east of the country and detained three foreigners. The identity of the company and the possible mastermind has not been disclosed.

According to Western intelligence, Russia has begun a new wave of sabotage at European weapons-manufacturing plants, recruiting local intermediaries to test NATO's resolve without pushing the incidents to the threshold of Article 5.

🇩🇪 A court in Stuttgart sentenced a Ukrainian to 1 year and 3 months for espionage on behalf of the Russian Federation. The man was convicted for sending GPS trackers but acquitted of preparing sabotage. Two accomplices were fully acquitted. The prosecution demanded up to 4 years in prison but failed to prove a detailed attack plan. The case is being considered against the backdrop of statements about Russia's hybrid war in Europe. 🕵️‍♂️📦

🇱🇻 Edgars Rinkevichs: Russia has already started a hybrid war against EU countries. 🔥 Fires, sabotage, espionage — all this is happening now. Latvia is strengthening its borders and preparing countermeasures. 🚨 #Latvia #HybridWar #Rinkevichs

🚨 Russia boosts anti-Ukrainian campaign in Poland by 250%! 🇷🇺🇵🇱 CPD recorded massive use of AI and bots for disinformation. Key narratives: 🔹 Exploitation of WWII history 🔹 Fakes about "Ukrainian missiles" 🔹 Myth of "10-year support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine" Poland is preparing for the worst-case scenario but hopes to avoid war. 🛡️ #Ukraine #Poland #Disinformation #AI #Security

🇵🇱 Poznań: Police arrest woman who attacked Ukrainians. Minister Kerwiński: 'Zero tolerance for hatred'. 30% rise in crimes sparks protests in 22 cities. 🔥👮‍♂️

🇵🇱⚠️ Polish authorities have recorded an explosion of anti-Ukrainian disinformation (+250%) against the backdrop of a historical dispute with Ukraine. Russia is using the topic of the UPA and Volhynia to split the alliance, denying interference. President Nawrocki stripped Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. #Poland #Ukraine #Russia #Disinformation