NATO says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping Ukraine support after Estonia accuses Moscow of arson
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged member states to remain calm following a series of Russian-linked sabotage attempts across Europe, including an arson attack in Estonia. Despite these hostile actions, NATO maintains that Russia is failing to undermine Western unity or support for Ukraine.
Why it matters
The escalation of hybrid warfare and sabotage by Russia against NATO members tests the alliance's collective security resolve and diplomatic stability.
NATO chief Mark Rutte urged "calm" on Tuesday over Russia's campaign of sabotage in Europe, saying it was failing to undercut support for Ukraine.His comments come after Estonia became the latest country to officially blame Russia for such an incident, saying Moscow's "special services" had ordered an arson attack on a defence firm in August."Russia continues its reckless campaign of hostile actions against NATO allies. It is trying to weaken our resolve and stop our support for Ukraine. But Russia is failing.
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