Russia’s shadow war: How Europe fights back

European leaders warn Russian sabotage is growing more aggressive. Drones, cyberattacks and covert operations target critical infrastructure. Should Europe take a more offensive approach to counter Russia’s shadow war?

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European leaders and security experts warn that Russian drone attacks, cyber operations and sabotage are becoming more frequent and aggressive.

DW examines Russia’s gray-zone warfare across Europe and the three fronts shaping Europe’s response: physical security, financial pressure and cognitive defense.

From the shadow fleet and sanctions evasion to AI-driven disinformation and critical infrastructure attacks, DW explains how the EU and NATO are countering Russia’s growing shadow war. The video also explores why many experts see continued support for Ukraine as a key part of countering Moscow’s strategy.

With insights from former Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu, former Vice President of Germany’s Foreign Intelligence Service (BND) Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, DW’s Teri Schultz and Ukrainian behavioral scientist Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi.

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