NATO Prepares New Strategy to Counter Hybrid Threats from Russia and China

Recent sabotage and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure prompt NATO to strengthen defenses and explore coordinated responses.

NATO officials report an increase in hybrid attacks, including sabotage and cyber operations, targeting critical infrastructure in member states.
Recent incidents include damage to undersea communication cables and pipelines, with investigations focusing on potential links to Russian and Chinese involvement.
China has been accused of embedding malware in global infrastructure systems, capable of remote sabotage, while Russia intensifies its physical and cyberattacks.
NATO's updated strategy will emphasize intelligence sharing, enhanced cyber defense, and improved protection of critical assets like undersea cables and pipelines.
Discussions are underway on coordinated responses to hybrid attacks, including potential countermeasures, with a formal strategy update expected in 2025.