US EditionWestern officials say Russia is behind a campaign of sabotage across Europe. This AP map shows it
- Western officials have attributed 59 incidents of sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage to Russia and its allies since February 2022, according to data from The Associated Press.
- Some incidents had severe potential consequences, like explosive packages sent to Germany and the U.K., suspected of being linked to Russian intelligence.
- Officials allege that Russia aims to disrupt political stability in Europe to undermine support for Ukraine, as claimed by NATO's James Appathurai.
- German authorities suspect Russia of planning attacks to disrupt national elections by blocking car tailpipes, according to a European intelligence official.
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This is how Russian agents are being driven away from Europe
BRUSSELS. Cut submarine cables, cargo planes on fire and assassination attempts. The number of suspected Russian sabotage is increasing. Since the war, around 750 Russian agents under diplomatic cover have been expelled from Europe. Now the Czech Republic, Poland and the Baltic countries want to completely stop them from traveling between the countries.
The Russian military secret service has established "universities" for sabotage in the West. What journalist Christo Grozev says
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian Army (GRU) has set up centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg intended to train foreign citizens for sending them to the West to commit acts of sabotage, the so-called "saboteur universities", revealed investigative journalist Christo Grozev, according to Deutsche Welle, taken over by Agerpres.
Western officials accuse Russia of 59 attacks and other incidents across Europe
Western officials accuse Russia and its supporters of having organized dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago, according to data collected by the Associated Press agency.
Western Officials Say Russia Is Behind a Campaign of Sabotage Across Europe. This AP Map Shows It
It is often difficult to prove Russia’s involvement, and the Kremlin denied carrying out a sabotage campaign against the West. But more and more governments are publicly attributing attacks to Russia.
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Western officials say Russia is behind a campaign of sabotage across Europe. This AP map shows it
Western officials have accused Russia and its proxies of staging dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, according to data collected by The Associated Press.
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