NATO Chief Says Alliance 'Ready' for Russia Hybrid Attack
The alliance says Russia is escalating cyberattacks and sabotage to weaken support for Ukraine and warns the threat could intensify in coming months.
- On Thursday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the alliance is "ready" for Russian hybrid warfare, urging countries to provide "more support for Ukraine" to signal resolve against every incident.
- The Danish Defense Intelligence Service warned Thursday that Russia will likely intensify hybrid attacks against Western targets, while Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk previously cautioned of drone and missile threats.
- Such operations have "mainly been aimed at creating fear and weakening public support for aid to Ukraine," the DDIS noted, though recent actions now include "destructive cyber attacks that cripple critical societal functions" and sabotage.
- Thomas Ahrenkiel, head of the DDIS, warned there is a "low but growing risk that Russia will launch a limited military attack against one or several NATO countries bordering Russia."
- Although a conventional invasion remains "highly unlikely," the agency warned a limited military strike could occur in coming months, though any significant build-up of forces would be "difficult to conceal.
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NATO is "ready to cope with Russian cyber attacks and other forms of hybrid warfare," North Atlantic Alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday. He called for increased support for Ukraine in response to Moscow's actions.
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NATO chief says alliance 'ready' for Russia hybrid attacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted the alliance's commitment to countering possible hybrid threats from Russia. He called on member nations to bolster their assistance to Ukraine to deter any aggressive moves from Moscow. According to the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, there is a growing risk of Russian hybrid warfare targeting the West, while Poland's Prime Minister expressed worries over potential drone and missile threats.
NATO is prepared for possible Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, the alliance's secretary general said on Thursday, calling for increased support for Ukraine.
NATO is prepared for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday, calling for increased support for Ukraine.
NATO is prepared for possible Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, the alliance's secretary general said on Thursday, calling for increased support for Ukraine.
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