NATO Says It Is Ready as Russia Grows More Active in Hybrid Warfare
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance is prepared to respond to Russian cyberattacks and other hybrid warfare, while calling for stronger support for Ukraine. Denmark's intelligence service and Poland's prime minister also warned of growing Russian hybrid threats.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that the alliance is ready to respond to Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, whose intensity has been increasing recently. He made the remarks at an event commemorating the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Rutte stressed that NATO has a range of tools available to counter hybrid warfare threats and keep the alliance strong. He also urged member states to increase support for Ukraine, saying this would send a clear signal to Russia over every hybrid war incident or attack.
Europe on heightened alert
European countries are currently on heightened alert amid concerns that Moscow could target countries supporting Kyiv. These concerns are echoed by assessments from other nations.
Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service said on Thursday that Russia is likely to continue and intensify hybrid-style attacks against targets in the West. At the same time, the service assessed that the likelihood of a direct military invasion is currently low, though it cannot be fully ruled out.
Similar warnings were issued last week by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who pointed to possible hybrid threats from Russia, including the risk of drone and missile attacks that could target countries supporting Ukraine.
