Do not gamble: On the Russia-Ukraine conflict

With Russia and Ukraine escalating their long-range attacks on each other’s territory, the risk of the conflict spilling over into other parts of Europe is rising. There have been isolated but significant incidents suggesting that Russia is carrying out ‘gray zone’ attacks, testing the resolve of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) . Three explosive drones were discovered near a German airport . One was shot down over Romania, while another Russian projectile landed in Poland . European officials also say that Russia is recruiting foreign agents for sabotage and conducting cyberattacks for digital espionage. According to U.S. media reports, U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin, under pressure at home amid Ukraine’s growing long-range attacks, could carry out a cyberattack or a limited land incursion into NATO territory in the years ahead.