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Italy’s Defense Minister Calls for Stronger Western Response to Russian Threats

11/19/2025

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Guido Crosetto, Italy's Defense Minister, urged the West to respond decisively to escalating Russian hybrid attacks that threaten critical infrastructure and national stability.
In his paper, he criticized the slow response of European and NATO states as absurd and unsustainable, citing cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.
He proposed a European Center for Countering Hybrid Warfare and a specialized cyber force to strengthen defenses.

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Guido Crosetto, Italy's Defense Minister, urged the West to respond decisively to escalating Russian hybrid attacks that threaten critical infrastructure and national stability.
In his paper, he criticized the slow response of European and NATO states as absurd and unsustainable, citing cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.
He proposed a European Center for Countering Hybrid Warfare and a specialized cyber force to strengthen defenses.