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Summary

Europol reports that Russia and other state actors are using criminal networks to conduct sabotage, cyber-attacks, and migrant smuggling to destabilize the EU.

The agency’s 2025 threat assessment describes a “shadow alliance” where criminals act as proxies for state-backed hybrid threats. Recent attacks, including arson in Lithuania and Poland, have been linked to Russian intelligence.

Officials warn of ongoing security risks, including AI-driven cybercrime.

Europol says these tactics aim to weaken institutions through persistent disruptions rather than large-scale attacks.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 hour ago

There are people right here on this platform pushing Russian misinformation. Look into the Russian strategist Surkhov.

We're all but at war with Russia and yet almost everyone is so apathetic and defeatist. Ask yourself why.

[–] lka1988 13 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Can someone just fucking kill Putin already? I've had enough of this asshole's pot-stirring bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 hours ago

If he goes asymmetric, we go asymmetric. Let see how well his corrupt apparatus will identify a single Western operative. Not that hard to get a sniper rifle in Russia on the black market. Heck, the Russian black market is so ubiquitous I’m sure you could easily find a replacement president too.