Russian state-sponsored terrorism and sabotage activities alleged in Europe, as per Estonia's intelligence agency's warning.
In a sobering warning, the head of Estonian foreign intelligence service, Kaupo Rosin, has raised concerns about a potential increase in Russian state terrorism targeting civilian objectives in Europe.
Rosin predicts an increase in sabotage acts in the West by Russian intelligence services. He emphasizes the importance of intelligence services having sufficient means to act against these potential threats.
Moscow is implementing a military reform that will result in a strengthened Russian troop presence at the borders of NATO states in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states. New units have been stationed near the border for some time as part of this military reform. However, these units are expected to return to their border positions in the future.
Rosin states that implementing such shock moments is cheap and the risk for Russian intelligence services is low. He warns about the potential increase of these acts, with targets including public places, subways, or aircraft. The worst-case scenario, according to Rosin, includes horrifying attacks on these civilian areas.
However, Rosin does not expect an attack on a NATO country in the foreseeable future. He believes that Russia currently respects NATO. Unfortunately, according to Rosin, not everywhere do intelligence services have the necessary means to counter these threats.
The Western military analysis suggests that the Russian armed forces would probably lose a conflict with NATO on a conventional level at the moment. Yet, Rosin states that the task of the Western community of states is to maintain Russia's respect for NATO.
Rosin also points out that Russia allegedly has enough to do with Ukraine. These units, after one to two weeks of training, are being deployed to Ukraine to fight.
Perpetrators of these acts are often criminals who work for money and may not know their clients. Rosin emphasizes the importance of intelligence services having sufficient means to act against these potential threats.
In conclusion, while Rosin does not foresee an immediate attack on a NATO country, he urges vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential increased Russian state terrorism in Europe.
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