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world2 days ago•3 min saved

Arctic Front Line: NATO Warns Russia and China Are Expanding Joint Arctic Presence

Gen. Grynkewich, NATO’s Europe commander, warned at a Swedish security conference that Russia and China are expanding Arctic cooperation with joint patrols and bathymetric surveys aimed at countering NATO, not for peaceful purposes. As ice retreats and routes open, the Arctic is becoming a strategic front line for competition and hybrid threats—airspace violations, satellite interference, and threats to underwater infrastructure. NATO plans to boost Arctic intelligence, mobility, and forces, consolidating operations under Joint Force Command Norfolk and expanding alliance presence, including Sweden, with seven of eight Arctic nations in NATO.

via Defense News|

#arctic #china #hybrid-threats

world15 days ago•2 min saved

Finland seizes Russian vessel over suspected undersea cable sabotage

Finnish police seized the ship 'Fitburg' sailing from Russia to Israel on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecom cable from Helsinki to Estonia, amid rising concerns over hybrid threats from Russia following recent incidents in the Baltic Sea region. The ship's crew was detained, and investigations are ongoing into whether the damage was deliberate, as tensions and security alerts increase in Europe.

via NBC News|

#cable-sabotage #finland #hybrid-threats

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Finland seizes vessel over suspected undersea cable sabotage

Finland seized a Russian-flagged cargo ship suspected of sabotaging an undersea telecom cable between Helsinki and Estonia, amid rising concerns over hybrid threats from Russia, including cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage, in the Baltic Sea region.

via France 24|

#finland #hybrid-threats #russia

world17 days ago•11 min saved

Estonia's Spy Chief: Russia Not Planning Attack, Warns of Response to Kremlin Threats

Estonia's spy chief states that Russia currently has no intention to attack Baltic countries or NATO, noting that Russia has adjusted its behavior in response to Western and NATO actions, and emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong defense and alliances to ensure regional security amidst ongoing tensions and hybrid threats.

via ERR|

#baltic-states #estonia #hybrid-threats

world4 months ago•2 min saved

NATO Responds to Russia’s GPS Jamming of EU and NATO Aircraft

NATO is preparing to respond to Russian GPS jamming incidents, including one that affected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane in Bulgaria, as part of broader hybrid warfare tactics by Russia across Europe, which threaten civilian and military infrastructure. The alliance considers these actions a serious escalation and is working to counter them, amid ongoing tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|

#european-security #gps-jamming #hybrid-threats

world6 months ago•2 min saved

UK and NATO Condemn Russian Cyberattacks and Sanction Intelligence Officers

The North Atlantic Council condemns Russia's malicious cyber activities targeting NATO allies and Ukraine, emphasizing the threat to security and calling for Russia to cease such destabilizing actions. NATO affirms its commitment to a secure cyberspace, supports countermeasures, and urges all states to uphold international obligations in cyberspace, while preparing to respond to cyber threats in coordination with international partners.

via NATO|

#cybersecurity #hybrid-threats #nato

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Latvia Bolsters Border Defense as Illegal Crossings Surge from Belarus

Latvia has deployed its army to assist in guarding its border with Belarus as the number of illegal crossing attempts continues to rise. The move comes amid concerns of hybrid threats and increased involvement of Belarusian authorities in organizing the flow of illegal immigrants. Latvia, along with neighboring EU members Lithuania and Poland, has been on high alert since the arrival of Russian mercenaries in Belarus. Poland is also planning to deploy additional troops to its border with Belarus.

via Reuters|

#belarus #border-security #hybrid-threats