Russia Accused of Orchestrating Hybrid Attacks Across Europe

Czech foreign minister links up to 100 incidents in 2024 to Russian espionage, sabotage, and influence campaigns.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky stated that out of 500 suspicious incidents in Europe this year, up to 100 may be tied to Russian hybrid attacks.
These activities include espionage, cyberattacks, sabotage, and influence operations aimed at destabilizing European nations and disrupting military aid to Ukraine.
High-profile incidents under investigation include the sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and an alleged assassination plot targeting the CEO of a German defense company.
Germany's intelligence chief warned that Russia's actions could escalate to the point of invoking NATO's Article 5 mutual defense clause.
European officials are urging stronger countermeasures as concerns grow over Moscow’s shift to riskier and unconventional methods following the expulsion of hundreds of Russian operatives from Europe.