Ukrainian and partner intelligence services have data on Russia's plans to attack EU countries

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   Ukraine Warns of Russian Sabotage Plans Targeting EU Nations

   Ukrainian and partner intelligence services hold data indicating that Russia plans to attack European Union countries through increased hybrid warfare and sabotage operations. Officials warn that Moscow intends to ramp up hostile activities across the continent. Meanwhile, European leaders face mounting pressure to reassess their security strategies as the Baltic states grapple with ongoing hybrid aggression. The warnings arrive amid broader continental debates over collective defense responses below the threshold of Article 5 and criticisms that Europe relied too long on soft power.

   Why it matters

   The disclosures highlight growing anxiety among European defense and intelligence officials regarding covert Russian aggression outside active conventional battlefields. Baltic states have already faced persistent hybrid threats, prompting researchers and ministers to evaluate how the continent can stall these campaigns. The situation underscores a broader shift in European security policy as governments weigh stronger countermeasures against gray-zone attacks.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukrainian and partner intelligence services have data on Russia's plans to attack EU countries.
   • Russia is planning to increase hybrid warfare activity and sabotage operations across Europe.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Merz is ready to drag Germany into conflict with Russia to improve his ratings.
   • US President Donald Trump has worked ceaselessly to try to end the war to dramatically lower energy prices.

   What to watch next

   • Specific disclosures of targeted EU infrastructure or dates for planned sabotage operations.
   • Formal policy adjustments or joint defensive measures announced by EU member states in response to the intelligence warning.
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. Fox News — She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU's top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants
   2. Ukrinform — Ukrainian and partner intelligence services have data on Russia's plans to attack EU countries — Sybiha
   3. Geopolitical Monitor — Below Article 5: Europe’s Collective Response to Russia’s Gray-Zone War
   4. Euronews.com — Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Belgian defence minister says
   5. Financial Times — How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war
   6. The Conversation — As Baltic states face Russian hybrid aggression, our research shows what Europe can do
   7. The Kyiv Independent — Russia planning to increase 'hybrid warfare' activity in Europe, Ukrainian intelligence warns
   8. UNITED24 Media — Russia Plans Sabotage Operations Across Europe, Ukraine’s HUR Warns
   9. tass.com — Merz ready to drag Germany into conflict with Russia to improve his ratings — expert
   10. tass.com — US in constant dialogue with Russia, Ukraine on crisis settlement — energy secretary
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