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NATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats

Nato may adopt pre-emptive cyber and patrol actions after 11 hybrid incidents to deter Russian attacks, signaling a shift from reactive to proactive defense, officials said.

  • Nato officials are studying possible pre-emptive measures after a string of hybrid attacks, with Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone saying a more aggressive approach may be needed.
  • The Financial Times investigation linked three vessels in the Baltic Sea to anchor-dragging incidents, amid cyberattacks and drone incursions affecting European countries, raising concerns over the shadow fleet.
  • Nato increased patrol aircraft, warships and drones as part of Operation Baltic Sentry recently, and officials called the deterrence effective.
  • Legal questions remain over who can act as legal and jurisdictional frameworks complicate responses, while Russia condemned Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone's remarks on Monday as extremely irresponsible.
  • As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone acknowledged Nato may need an approach outside normal behavior, with officials considering a proactive cyber stance while Maria Zakharova warned such remarks risk undermining diplomatic efforts.
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DEXYPTAGE - The Alliance must operate an intellectual molt to adapt to Moscow's posture, which seeks to push and test the limits.

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The act of sabotage against European states from Russia is on the increase. The problem: it is not always possible to prove clearly that Russia has its fingers in play.

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While Washington is pushing for restraint and de-escalation, NATO is apparently planning more aggressive measures against Russia. NATO admiral Cavo Dragone explained this. Another turning at the escalating spiral. Meanwhile, the third tanker of the Russian shadow fleet (this time off the coast of Senegal) has been attacked. Another attempt to target Russia's energy exports. Whoever is behind it is still unclear. But one thing is certain: the pre…

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EADaily broke the news in on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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