Ukraine Warns of Russian Tactics at NATO Borders [Video]

NATO countries should look at Russian “hybrid threats on their borders,” a key adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, as concerns deepen over Russia’s suspected hand in attacks on critical alliance infrastructure.

“When we talk about what European countries and NATO states should consider, it is essential to assess the risks of emerging hybrid threats on their borders,” Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s chief of staff, said in a post to social media.

Hybrid warfare refers to a range of activities stopping short of open fighting, like cyberattacks, information campaigns or the targeting of vulnerable infrastructure, such as undersea cables.

Why It Matters

NATO countries, particularly those close to Russian territory on the alliance’s eastern flank, have been warning about Moscow’s skill in hybrid warfare.

Officials have suggested that the Kremlin could attack NATO soil using hybrid warfare tactics, rather than launching a more conventional military attack.