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Russia's Smuggling Tactics Threaten Europe's Border Security

10/21/2025

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Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov warned that Russia collaborates with smugglers to flood Europe and the United Kingdom with illegal migrants.
He cited support from "neo-Marxist groups."
Former Conservative adviser Oscar Reddrop said Russia uses illegal immigration as a political weapon, aided by hard-left groups that advise migrants on exploiting the asylum system.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for stronger international cooperation to secure Europe’s borders.

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Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov warned that Russia collaborates with smugglers to flood Europe and the United Kingdom with illegal migrants.
He cited support from "neo-Marxist groups."
Former Conservative adviser Oscar Reddrop said Russia uses illegal immigration as a political weapon, aided by hard-left groups that advise migrants on exploiting the asylum system.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for stronger international cooperation to secure Europe’s borders.