EU Warns of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies

Concerns grow over sabotage threats to European infrastructure, while debates on military aid and hybrid warfare escalate.

The European Union has raised alarms about Russia's 'shadow fleet,' suspected of conducting sabotage operations, including undersea cable damage in the Baltic Sea.
Germany's Christian Lindner supports supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, countering Chancellor Olaf Scholz's concerns about escalation risks.
NATO officials warn of increasing hybrid attacks from Russia, such as infrastructure sabotage and concealed explosives, calling for stronger allied responses.
Reports confirm the deployment of North Korean soldiers to support Russian forces, with significant casualties and morale concerns among these troops.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlights intensified Russian attacks, involving hundreds of drones, bombs, and missiles targeting energy and civilian infrastructure.