Russia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalation

What happened: European officials allege Russia escalated a shadow war in Europe this year, including airspace incursions over Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, drones downed over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and sabotage on Latvia's border with Belarus. Why it matters: Experts said Europe needs to do more to deter Russia, with Olena Tregub saying Moscow does not currently see the costs as sufficiently high. Zelenskyy warned that partners avoid talk of escalation.

European officials allege Russia escalated a shadow war in Europe this year, including airspace incursions over Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, drones downed over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and sabotage on Latvia's border with Belarus.

Experts said Europe needs to do more to deter Russia, with Olena Tregub saying Moscow does not currently see the costs as sufficiently high. Zelenskyy warned that partners avoid talk of escalation.