How Russia is trying to destabilize NATO countries through sabotage and disinformation
kremlin systematically uses tools of hybrid aggression against NATO countries.
Numerous cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage, and espionage by russia are designed to sow fear, destabilize the societies of NATO countries, and influence political decision-making. This is stated in a report by the Dutch military intelligence and security service.
It is noted that such tactics allow russia to counter the Alliance while remaining below the threshold of open armed confrontation.
Also, the kremlin, after a certain decline in 2024, has intensified espionage and sabotage activities in Europe since 2025. For this, new approaches are used – networks of coordinators, intermediaries, and low-level executors, which complicates the establishment of russia’s direct involvement.
In addition, according to Dutch intelligence, russia is already preparing for a potential regional conflict with NATO.
Taken together, these actions indicate the expansion and gradual intensification of the kremlin’s aggression against NATO countries.
Earlier, the Center reported on the detection by Swedish special services of an increase in threats from russia.
