US EditionNATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats
Nato plans to enhance patrols and consider pre-emptive actions against Russia's hybrid tactics targeting European infrastructure, with 11 incidents reported in the Baltic Sea region.
- This year, Nato is weighing pre-emptive action against Russia following a string of hybrid attacks on Europe, with Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone saying a more aggressive approach may be needed.
- A Financial Times investigation found three vessels accused of dragging anchors to damage cables in 11 incidents, while European countries faced cyberattacks and drone incursions, and a Finnish court dismissed a shadow fleet case over jurisdiction.
- Nato has stepped up Nato forces including patrol aircraft, warships and drones this year and launched Operation Baltic Sentry, while Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said deterrence is working but may not go far enough.
- On Monday, Russia said Dragone's remarks were `extremely irresponsible` and warned they risked escalation, while Nato will improve monitoring of the `shadow fleet`.
- Officials flagged legal and jurisdictional questions, including who would carry out offensive measures, constrain Nato's options, while Giuseppe Cavo Dragone acknowledged new tactics may be needed as the war nears its fourth year and Nato launched Operation Baltic Sentry.
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Russia Calls NATO Comments on Preemptive Strike ‘Extremely Irresponsible’
Russia said on Dec. 1 that remarks by NATO’s top military officer that the alliance could consider a “pre-emptive strike” were “extremely irresponsible.” Italian Navy Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO’s military committee, said earlier that day that the organization was considering being “more aggressive” against hybrid warfare from Moscow. “We are studying everything. … On cyber, we are kind of reactive. Being more aggressive or bein…
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