Until Russian sabotage interrupted the flow of weapons to Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel In Europe, there has been an increase in Russian sabotage operations aimed at disrupting military aid supplies to Ukraine. According to US intelligence officials and its allies, sabotage operations low-level are part of the Russian campaign to undermine military support for Ukraine. NYT journalists report that Russian sabotage included arson attacks on a warehouse in England, a paint factory in Poland, residential buildings in Latvia, and an Ikea store in Lithuania. < p>The material also mentions the arrest of Russian agents on charges of preparing attacks on American military bases. While the moves may appear random, U.S. and European security officials say they are part of a concerted effort by Russia to slow arms sales to Kyiv and create the appearance of growing European opposition to supporting Ukraine, journalists say. Russian military intelligence is leading the campaign, officials say.
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According to the NYT, these Russian sabotages have not yet stopped the flow of weapons into Ukraine, and many of the targets are not directly related to the war. But some security officials say Russia is trying to sow fear and force European countries to tighten security throughout the arms supply chain. This accordingly increases costs and slows down the pace of deliveries.
NATO and European leaders warn of a growing threat. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said last week that Russia is waging a “shadow war” against Europe. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the arrest of 12 people accused of “beating and attempted arson,” the material says.
Also, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said that Russia poses a “real and serious threat” after his country warned of possible attacks on energy producers and weapons factories.
Amid growing concerns about sabotage, countries' ambassadors NATO will meet with US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines next month. She will provide intelligence on Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as discuss Russia's campaign of sabotage in Europe.
Military aid to Ukraine: the latest news
- Madam Ambassador of Ukraine to NATO Natalya Galibarenko said that work regarding potential Patriot supplies continues “at all levels.” However, this is not an easy question. Countries do not have many systems that can shoot down ballistic missiles – so they are forced to take into account their own national security. However, there is “certain progress” on the issue.
- Romania notes that providing this air defense system to our state is not an easy process. The country is willing to hand over Patriot provided it receives something in return. Romania does not want to be left without air defense.
- Vladimir Zelensky will visit France in June. The media write that there he will call on NATO countries to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine. The President had previously accused the Alliance of double standards, since the United States and Great Britain helped repel an Iranian attack on Israel.
