Russia's tactical nuclear weapons drills are viewed as intimidation and threats by experts. Reports indicate Russia's actions are seen as a hybrid attack against the West, testing NATO unity. The Kremlin's use of nuclear sabre-rattling is aimed at influencing political debate in the West and preventing the use of NATO weapons. Estonian and Western officials warn of a shadow war being waged by Russia with the goal of destroying the collective West, including plans to increase sabotage activities and hybrid operations against NATO member countries.
Western officials warned that Russian intelligence services intend to increase sabotage activities and other hybrid operations against NATO member countries. (1/3) https://t.co/FH8wBQIxxn https://t.co/kM7o3QtvCw
Russia is waging a 'shadow war' with goal to 'destroy the collective West,' Estonian officials warn https://t.co/LwLH4c3O6g https://t.co/mSxHUhdQUC
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says #Russia is conducting a “shadow war” against the West. https://t.co/s3TQZoP1U7
Putin's nuclear drills "saber rattling" to prevent use of NATO weapons: ISW https://t.co/hlqCo1h4DO https://t.co/bvYkTcYYbE
Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says https://t.co/Eh2E3bBDEo
👺 Kremlin employs nuclear sabre-rattling to influence political debate in west – ISW https://t.co/lz7Ci69Pxj
Russia is yet again executing a hybrid attack against the West & testing #NATO unity. Reports of Russia's intent to unilaterally redraw maritime borders in the Baltic Sea is a provocation aimed at escalation. We are closely monitoring situation together with our NATO allies.
Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons drills are based on “intimidation” and “threats”, says ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre’s Associate Professor Matthew Sussex. https://t.co/ldJ0Irn3tc