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Russia's 145 Disruptive Acts Target Europe Post-Invasion

12/18/2025

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Western officials say Russia orchestrated 145 disruptive incidents across Europe since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The acts include sabotage and cyberattacks intended to undermine support for Ukraine and exploit security weaknesses.
Poland, Estonia, and others saw arson and explosives plots rise from 1 in 2023 to 26 in 2024.
Russian intelligence often recruits individuals with criminal backgrounds to minimize risk to its agents and to strain European security resources.

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Western officials say Russia orchestrated 145 disruptive incidents across Europe since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The acts include sabotage and cyberattacks intended to undermine support for Ukraine and exploit security weaknesses.
Poland, Estonia, and others saw arson and explosives plots rise from 1 in 2023 to 26 in 2024.
Russian intelligence often recruits individuals with criminal backgrounds to minimize risk to its agents and to strain European security resources.