Europe faces threat of organised sabotage, terrorist attacks: Estonian FM Tsahkna
Summary
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Russian secret services are increasing sabotage, terrorist, cyberattacks, and disinformation efforts across Europe. He emphasized that NATO’s military presence remains strong in the Baltics, but the main threat now is maintaining unity in Europe against Russia’s attempts to create division.Key Facts
- Estonia’s counterintelligence reports a rise in Russian sabotage and terrorist attacks targeting European defense industries.
- Three people involved in a recent serious sabotage attack on an Estonian defense company were arrested and imprisoned.
- Attacks are now focused on Europe as a whole, not just the Baltic states.
- Russian military strength near Estonia’s borders has decreased due to troop losses in Ukraine.
- NATO troops, including French forces, are stationed in Estonia and fully integrated with local forces for defense.
- Tsahkna stressed that Europe must stay united to counter Russia’s pressure and hybrid warfare tactics.
- He warned Europe should not become a neutral mediator in the Ukraine war because that could weaken sanctions against Russia.
- Tsahkna noted social unity is crucial, and violent unrest or division in European societies makes them weaker against external threats.
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