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NATO Strongly Condemns Russian Interference in Allied Countries, Reaffirms Support for Ukraine
NATO has expressed its condemnation of Russia’s interference and sabotage in allied countries, particularly in retaliation for their support for Ukraine. The North Atlantic Council ratified its support for Ukraine despite the increasing frequency of Russian intervention seeking to dissuade member states from maintaining their commitment to Kyiv.
Several allied nations, including Germany and the United Kingdom, have reported hybrid attacks orchestrated by the Kremlin on their territories. These attacks have ranged from persecution of individuals linked to hostile actions and espionage to manipulation of geolocation systems, leading to interference of GPS signals in the Baltic Sea.
The Tallinn Intelligence Service of Estonia has warned of a significant increase in these activities within its borders, describing them as “more violent and brutal.” The North Atlantic Council expressed deep concern over these malign activities affecting multiple allied territories, emphasizing that Russia’s actions will not deter allies from supporting Ukraine.
The bloc has promised individual and collective actions, as well as close coordination, to increase resilience and counteract Russian interventionist attempts. The European Parliament’s high representative, Josep Borrell, also warned of potential Russian interference in the upcoming June elections, citing bribery attempts to disseminate Moscow’s propaganda.
Despite the challenges posed by Russia’s interference, European leaders remain resolute in defending their democracies and unity. The vice president of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourová, emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant against disinformation and foreign interference.
As NATO and European leaders stand united against Russian aggression, the message is clear: democracy and sovereignty will be protected against any attempts to undermine them.