{
  "id": 10967492,
  "title": "Top NATO Commander: Publicly Exposing Russian Sabotage Will Have A Deterrent Effect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/top-nato-commander-publicly-exposing-russian-sabotage-will-have-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/top-nato-commander-publicly-exposing-russian-sabotage-will-have-a-deterrent-effect/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich asserted on Monday that publicly acknowledging Russian responsibility for acts of sabotage and other destabilizing actions would have a deterrent effect on Moscow. Reuters cites UATV English in reporting this. Grynkewich noted a rise in sabotage, cyberattacks, drone sightings, and hybrid attacks across Europe, including a drone attack in Leipzig and a strike on a train near the Polish border. Publicly assigning responsibility will make the perpetrators comprehend the extent of their actions, raising the cost for them, she explained. This realization could lead them to reconsider their networks' ineffectiveness and alter their behavior, thereby serving as a deterrent, Grynkewich stated during a European Parliament committee meeting. Russia's activities in Europe, according to Grynkewich, aim to undermine allies' resolve to sustain support for Ukraine. The supreme commander also highlighted that NATO initiatives, such as the Eastern Sentry mission launched on September 11 with allied forces from Denmark, France, the UK, and Germany, are already proving effective. Since the mission's inception, Russians have become more cautious about avoiding drone border crossings into the Baltic states or Poland, Grynkewich said. NATO allies have reportedly escalated intelligence sharing in response to the wave of sabotage and incidents possibly linked to Russia. Grynkewich called for maintaining calm amid Moscow's threats.",
  "summary": "Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich stated on Monday that the best response by European countries to Russian sabotage and other destabilizing actions is to publicly acknowledge Moscow's responsibility and increase support for Ukraine. Reuters reports this, UATV English relays. The number of acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, drone sightings, and other so-called hybrid attacks…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}