Russian GRU Recruiting Far-Right Extremists for Terror Attacks
Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is recruiting far-right extremists to carry out terror attacks in the UK and other NATO countries.
Key Points
- GRU recruiting right-wing terrorists to target NATO countries
- Concerns about Russian proxy terrorist attacks in response to Western pressure on Russia
- Recent incidents of attacks in Western Europe linked to Russia-drafted terrorists
Pros
- Highlighting a concerning trend of state-sponsored terrorism
- Increasing awareness of potential threats from Russian intelligence agencies
Cons
- Potential escalation of tension between Russia and NATO countries
- Risk of more terrorist attacks in the UK and Western Europe