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NATO Condemns Russian “Malign Activities” on Its Territory

NATO issued a strong condemnation of Russian “malign activities” on its territory, citing actions such as disinformation, sabotage, violence, and cyber interference as threats to the alliance’s security. The alliance expressed deep concern over Russia’s hybrid actions, which it sees as a significant threat to allied security.

Authorities in several NATO member countries, including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Britain, have recently investigated and charged individuals in connection with hostile state activity. This comes as part of an intensifying campaign of activities that Russia is carrying out across the Euro-Atlantic area.

NATO allies have pledged to work together to deter and defend against these hybrid actions. They also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its ongoing struggle against Russia’s invasion, which has now entered its third year.

In a recent incident, a 20-year-old British man was charged with orchestrating an arson plot against a Ukrainian-linked target in London. Moscow’s ambassador dismissed claims of Russian involvement as “absurd” and “unfounded.”

The condemnation from NATO comes on the heels of Czech authorities busting a Moscow-financed network that spread Russian propaganda and wielded influence across Europe, including in the European Parliament.

The alliance’s statement underscores the growing concern over Russia’s aggressive actions in the region and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation among NATO members to counter these threats.