Russia's covert operations across Europe have increased after the Ukraine war
➡️ Western intelligence officials believe that since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has significantly increased assassination attempts, sabotage, and covert operations across Europe.
➡️ The targets identified for these operations are:
- Individuals fleeing from Russia (defectors)
- Anti-government workers and activists.
- Military personnel.
- Pro-Ukraine individuals.
➡️ Western intelligence agencies are claiming that Moscow is now using locally recruited individuals and criminal syndicates as intermediaries more than direct intelligence officers as before.
And the purpose of these operations is not just to remove the targets; rather, intimidating critics abroad and creating pressure on European security agencies is also a part of it.
Source: Associated Press (AP)
May 8, 2026, 10:35 am · 313 Views · Public
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