NATO says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping support for Ukraine

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   NATO Stays Firm on Ukraine Despite Russian Hybrid Campaign

   NATO officials state that ongoing Russian hybrid attacks, sabotage, and covert interference will not deter the alliance from supporting Ukraine. European governments report an escalation of covert Russian disruption tactics, including cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage. Meanwhile, Russian strikes have hit several regions of Ukraine, damaging power grids in what Kyiv describes as an opening salvo to knock out heating and power ahead of winter. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to increase attacks on Russian oil refineries.

   Why it matters

   Russia continues its full-scale invasion of Ukraine with no signs of stopping, while simultaneously intensifying a shadow campaign of hybrid aggression against European backers. NATO leaders emphasize that not all alliance responses to these covert disruptions will be public. Officials in the Baltic states and Danish intelligence have raised alarms regarding regional security and potential future threats, while the Russian embassy dismisses claims of an intensified hybrid war.

   What is confirmed

   • NATO leaders stated that the Russian hybrid campaign will not stop support for Ukraine.
   • Russian strikes hit several regions of Ukraine, causing power cuts as winter approaches.
   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will increase oil refinery attacks in response to Moscow's winter strategy.
   • Estonia slammed Russian sabotage following an arson attack on defence company Milrem Robotics.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russian official Sergei Karaganov warned that the country will eventually go nuclear if European countries continue supporting Ukraine.
   • Danish intelligence warned that Russia could attack a NATO country within months.
   • Latvian Defense Minister played down immediate danger after Russia's latest nuclear warning to NATO over Kaliningrad.

   What to watch next

   • Developments in European counter-sabotage measures and potential public or non-public NATO responses
   • The impact of Ukrainian retaliatory strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
   • Winter weather conditions and the durability of Ukraine's repaired power grids
   Sources used for this update (22)

   1. The New York Times — Europe Warns of Russia’s Hybrid Attacks but Struggles to Counter Them
   2. CNBC — Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
   3. Reuters — Top NATO commander says Russia's goal is to break will of Ukraine's allies
   4. Financial Times — Russia’s escalating hybrid campaign against Europe
   5. Euronews.com — NATO says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping support for Ukraine
   6. NPR — Europe on edge from threats of Russia's growing escalation. Can NATO defend itself? : Sources & Methods
   7. www.foxnews.com — Finland's Stubb credits Trump for Ukraine peace push amid ...
   8. united24media.com — NATO Chief Says Not All Responses to Russian Hybrid Attacks Will Be Public
   9. www.bbc.com — Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles ...
   10. www.rferl.org — Latvian Defense Minister Says Russia's Hybrid Attacks, Not Nuclear Rhetoric, Are The Main Concern
   11. theconversation.com — As Baltic states face Russian hybrid aggression, our research shows what Europe can do
   12. www.yahoo.com — Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says
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