Russia's unconventional warfare against Europe has intensified significantly, with hostile cyber operations and sabotage activities almost quadrupling in 2025. A new analysis from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reveals a concerted campaign targeting critical infrastructure, aiming to destabilize governments and weaken support for Ukraine. This "shadow war" operates below the threshold of declared conflict yet inflicts substantial cumulative damage across the continent
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In the era of cyber wars, AI, and drones, wars are still being fought with 20th-century weapons that require massive amounts of ammunition. Russia is sending a delegation to North Korea to offer food in exchange for weapons, US national security spokesman. He said any arms deal between North Korea and Russia would violate UN Security Council resolutions. The US has previously accused North Korea of supplying arms to the Russian military in Ukraine and the Wagner group of Russian mercenaries.