All articles tagged with #hybrid attacks
UK military chief Sir Richard Knighton emphasizes the need for increased national defense readiness, including more personnel and industry capacity, to deter Russian threats and hybrid attacks, while calling for a societal response involving schools, families, and industries. The UK aims to bolster resilience and rearmament with significant investment and a focus on industrial and technological development.
A new report reveals that Russian sabotage operations in Europe have nearly quadrupled since 2023, targeting critical infrastructure and supporting efforts related to Ukraine, with tactics including arson, cyberattacks, and sabotage of communication cables, highlighting challenges in European response and coordination.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has responded to Alexander Lukashenko's sudden desire for improved relations with Poland by stating that Belarus must cease its hybrid attacks on the border if it genuinely seeks better ties. Duda emphasized that the Polish border with Belarus is also the EU's border, and therefore Poland bears responsibility before its European allies. Lukashenko had previously accused Poland of plotting aggression against Belarus but later admitted to lying about alleged involvement of Wagnerites.