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Nato boosts intelligence-sharing as Russia-linked sabotage fears grow in Europe

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YASHASVI VASISTHA
Nato boosts intelligence-sharing as Russia-linked sabotage fears grow in Europe
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NATO is increasing intelligence-sharing among member states due to a rise in suspected Russian-linked sabotage incidents across Europe. While officials describe a limited Russian attack on NATO territory as unlikely, they emphasize that the alliance is prepared to deter aggression.

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The report underscores the escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West, specifically regarding hybrid warfare tactics.

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Nato is stepping up intelligence-sharing in response to a series of sabotage and other incidents apparently linked to Russia, while the alliance remains prepared to deal with potential threats from Moscow, its top military commander said on Thursday.US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, Nato's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, told Reuters that the recent incidents were concerning but said the alliance had the capabilities and mechanisms needed to manage the risks.The comments came after Denmark's defence intelligence service warned that Russia was likely to intensify its hybrid warfare campaign against Western countries in the coming months.The assessment also said there was a "low but growing risk" that Moscow could launch a limited military attack against one or more Nato countries bordering Russia.Nato says limited attack remains unlikelyGrynkewich referred to several incidents in recent weeks, including an attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport and an incident involving a Russian ship that…

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