Zelenskyy: Russia preparing numerous aggressive hybrid operations against Europe, against your countries

Khrystyna Bondarieva , Iryna Balachuk - 12 October, 12:08

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia is preparing numerous hybrid operations against European countries and urged Europe not to ignore these threats.

Source: European Pravda, citing the president's address at the Warsaw Security Forum on 12 October

Quote from Zelenskyy: "Do not underestimate the threats to your own countries. There is no such thing as a 'small act of destabilisation'. Our intelligence services know that Russia is planning many, many aggressive hybrid operations against Europe, against different countries, against your countries."

Details: Zelenskyy did not specify which countries he was referring to but urged European states to maintain unity at home.

"Pay attention to every situation that could become a problem, and stay united in your defence. Unity at home is always important when facing threats from outside," Zelenskyy added.

Background:

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted the growing scale of Russian hybrid activities targeting European countries and said NATO must be prepared for the possibility of casualties.
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) warned of the growing threat of Russian sabotage targeting German companies.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his country was preparing for large-scale hybrid attacks, including particularly serious ones, and would respond quickly and very clearly.

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