Russischer Angriffskrieg: Rubio: Mögliche Ausweitung des Ukraine-Kriegs sorgt USA
In Europa hat die Sorge vor hybriden russischen Angriffen zuletzt zugenommen. Wie schätzt der US-Außenminister die Lage ein?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over the potential expansion of Russia's war against Ukraine to neighboring countries during a UN General Debate in New York. He mentioned hybrid attacks and sabotage as possible triggers for such a scenario. Rubio emphasized that these issues were discussed in numerous meetings with various nations.
Rubio recently met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York. Hybrid warfare is defined as a combination of military, economic, intelligence, and propaganda means, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing public opinion, such as during elections.
Rubio was specifically informed about a supposedly Russian missile attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport by a reporter. However, he did not delve into the specific case. The incident involved a drone with explosive preparations near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August. The German government attributes responsibility to Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Russia of attacking Ukraine's allies last week. "They've been attacking Ukraine's allies for about five years," he stated at the White House in response to a reporter's question about concerns in Poland. Trump added that Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier indicated that Russia could soon launch stronger attacks on Ukraine and its supporters.
Intelligence assessments suggest that seemingly accidental attacks involving drones and missiles could occur in countries providing aid to Ukraine, including Poland.
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