This article analyzes Russian hybrid warfare targeting, noting a strategic shift away from direct provocations against the Baltic States towards efforts focusing on Germany. It highlights Russian attempts to exploit political and social divisions within Germany, including supporting far-right groups and anti-immigrant protests, to erode democratic stability and confidence. The article references recent German military reforms and shifts in NATO posture, emphasizing how Moscow perceives Germany as a critical target to weaken Western unity. It cites German military leadership and analysts warning about Moscow’s focused efforts on Germany and the importance of NATO’s presence in the Baltic region to deter broader regional aggression. The piece underscores that while the Baltic States remain vigilant, Russia’s next phase of hybrid and political warfare is concentrated mainly on Germany, aiming to undermine Europe’s largest economy and military power from within.
Category: Societal & Cultural Pressure
Subcategory: Propaganda & Cultural Manipulation
Country: Germany
Source report: balticsentinel.eu/8404879/m…
