NATO warns Europe of Russia's preparation for hybrid attacks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Europe to prepare for systematic Russian sabotage, arson, and hybrid attacks, urging allies to remain calm and continue supporting Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Europe to prepare for systematic Russian sabotage, arson, and hybrid attacks. According to him, the Kremlin is testing the security of all of Europe, and allies must remain vigilant and ready for a prolonged campaign of hostile actions. Rutte urged Europeans not to panic and to continue supporting Ukraine, noting NATO's full readiness to defend its borders. This position was supported by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, who emphasized that their countries are enhancing intelligence cooperation to an unprecedented level. The article notes that Moscow is conducting a hybrid warfare campaign amid the fifth year of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, resorting to arson, sabotage at industrial facilities, and assassination attempts to undermine support for Kyiv. The statements came amid renewed Russian nuclear threats regarding Kaliningrad. Moscow stated its readiness to use its entire arsenal to protect the exclave if the Alliance attempts to cut it off from the rest of Russian territory. Rutte emphasized that NATO is capable of protecting every inch of allied territory.