European Allies Accuse Russia of Hybrid Attacks

European governments, including foreign ministers from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, have accused Russia of escalating hybrid attacks on NATO and EU nations following the severing of two undersea telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea. The cables, linking Finland to Germany and Sweden to Lithuania, were cut under suspicious circumstances, with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressing doubt about accidental damage and suggesting possible sabotage. Investigations have been launched in both Finland and Germany to determine the cause of the cable cuts, while Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned of potential consulate closures in response to ongoing sabotage. The joint statement from European leaders emphasized the unprecedented nature of Russia's activities and the urgent need for enhanced security measures across Europe. Additionally, Ukrainian forces reportedly fired six U.S.-made missiles into Russian territory, further escalating regional tensions. European officials have reaffirmed their commitment to united security efforts against external threats, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the region.