Russia using agents to sabotage Europe

Russian spies are recruiting Ukrainians to carry out acts of sabotage in Europe, targeting individuals via messaging apps and gaming sites to become “disposable agents” for arson and vandalism. Payment in cryptocurrency is promised to motivate recruits, with the tactic evolving into a systematic threat. The report urges NATO and the EU to improve response to deter future sabotage, viewing incidents collectively to understand the broader campaign against Western allies. Suspected Russian sabotage covers a range of activities, from damaging undersea cables to reconnaissance, with an increasing reliance on intermediaries and “disposable agents” from Ukraine to execute tasks.

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