NATO accuses Russia of malicious acts against Allies

On May 2, the North Atlantic Alliance expressed concern about Russia's recent malicious actions on the territory of NATO countries and promised to respond "individually and collectively."

This is stated in a published NATO statement.

The alliance noted that in recent weeks, several individuals have been charged in connection with hostile state activities, which include the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

"These incidents are part of a campaign to intensify the activities that Russia continues to carry out in the Euro-Atlantic area, including on Alliance territory and through its controlled entities. This includes disinformation, sabotage, acts of violence, cyber and electronic interference, disinformation campaigns, and other hybrid operations," the statement reads.

NATO members expressed "deep concern" about Russia's hybrid actions, which pose a threat to the security of the Alliance, it added.

"We support and stand in solidarity with affected Allies. We will act individually and collectively in response to these actions and will continue to coordinate our actions closely," the Alliance emphasized.

They also pledged to continue to strengthen resilience to hybrid Russian threats and called on Russia to "honor its international commitments as Allies honor theirs."

Author - Olena Madiak, 02/05/2024