On 2024-02-20, Estonia has successfully countered a hybrid operation by Russia's security services, according to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. The operation aimed at sowing fear and tension within Estonian society was thwarted with the detention of 10 individuals suspected of espionage for Russia. This incident is part of what Kallas described as a 'shadow war' against democratic societies, highlighting the Kremlin's efforts to influence democratic decision-making processes. The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) confirmed the arrests, marking a significant pushback against Russian influence operations in the region. Similar operations have been noted in Moldova, indicating a broader pattern of Russian attempts to exploit ethnic divisions and undermine democratic institutions.
Russian hybrid operations on the rise in Estonia, Moldova | Similar Russian attempts to exploit ethnic divisions in democratic nations have preceded more aggressive action. https://t.co/0QCfsLJEb3
Russian hybrid operations on the rise in Estonia, Moldova | Similar Russian attempts to exploit ethnic divisions in democratic nations have preceded more aggressive action. by @deftechpat https://t.co/0QCfsLJEb3
⚡️SBU detains suspected spy accused of aiding Russian strikes on Kharkiv. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a Kharkiv resident who was allegedly aiding Russian attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure, including a Jan. 23 strike that injured nine people, the… https://t.co/nZmm9Dl6tH
Estonian PM Kallas said that the country’s security service had broken up a Russian hybrid operation. Note to GOP, pundits, etc who are peddling crap about Russia being fake, Russia has been attacking democratic countries with the same tactics forever https://t.co/231Y8AElWD
BREAKING: Estonian PM @kajakallas announces that the country’s intelligence community has managed to foil a hybrid attack by Russia. The National security agency ISS confirms that 10 Russian spies have been arrested in recent weeks. https://t.co/dIT758ENr1
Confirming her government thwarted a Russian influence op, Estonian PM @kajakallas tells me, “There’s a shadow war going on against our societies. The aim of Russia’s influence operations is to influence our democratic decision making.” 1/
In #Estonia, 10 people have been detained on suspicion of spying for #Russia The Estonian Internal Security Service suggested that the hybrid operation was coordinated by Russian intelligence services to sow fear and tension in Estonian society. The suspects performed… https://t.co/mtrdNL2BU9
“Estonia has successfully stopped a hybrid operation by #Russia security services on our territory. We know the #Kremlin is targeting all of our democratic societies.” - @kajakallas @SpeakerJohnson @POTUS https://t.co/hYqBBSdDgM
⚠️ ESTONIA SAYS IT THWARTED 'HYBRID OPERATION' BY RUSSIA (Reuters) Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that her country had successfully halted a hybrid operation by Russia's security services on Estonian territory. "We know the Kremlin is targeting all of our…
Estonia has successfully stopped a hybrid operation by Russia's security services on our territory. We know the Kremlin is targeting all of our democratic societies. Our answer: be open and reveal their methods. This is the way to deter harmful actions and make us resilient.