Russia's Shadow War Against the West

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Estonian Prime Minister discusses Russia's shadow war against the West and the rise in sabotage, electronic warfare, and spying blamed on Moscow. NATO allies are being urged to be tougher on Russia amidst growing concerns of hybrid operations and attacks on foes of President Vladimir Putin.

Key Points

  • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Poland are bolstering defenses against Russian threats
  • Hybrid operations by Russia include cyberattacks, election interference, and disinformation
  • Increased calls for coordinated approach and tougher countermeasures against Russian activities
  • Challenges in identifying connections between attacks and tracing them back to Russia

Pros

  • Increased awareness of Russia's hybrid operations and attacks on Western nations
  • Calls for tougher countermeasures against Russian intelligence activities
  • Highlighting the importance of intelligence sharing and collaboration to combat foreign influence operations

Cons

  • Rising tensions and risks of unintended deaths and injuries due to Russia's outsourcing of attacks
  • Challenges in collectively dealing with Russian attacks in Europe
  • Potential destabilization and erosion of trust in some countries due to exposure of Russian intelligence activities