Geoeconomics: Putin Has a Secret Script for Shadow War
Russia views Germany and the other European supporters of Ukraine as its “strategic hinterland” and is identifying their weak spots. An guest contribution.
The German government has accused Russia of attempting to attack Leipzig Airport with drones in early August. They expect further hybrid attacks on Germany. A 2023 Russian foreign policy document, reported on by the Washington Post in April 2024, outlines plans for an "offensive information campaign" and other measures to weaken "unfriendly states". Russia's 2014 military doctrine highlights the use of external agents and asymmetric methods in modern warfare.
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