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Russia’s New Shadow War: Putin Is Paying Criminals and Refugees to Terrorize Europe

Key Points and Summary – Western intelligence officials are warning of a new Russian “shadow war” across Europe, using a decentralized network of “freelancers” to conduct sabotage. Recruited via online platforms like Telegram and paid in crypto, these operatives are often vulnerable refugees, petty criminals, or teens who may not even realize they’re working for the Kremlin. Their missions are low-level but disruptive acts of terror—such as arso…
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nationalsecurityjournal.org broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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