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Gray Zone Test Raises Cold War Risks
European security reports indicate that Russia's increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine and NATO represent an attempt to test the limits of European reactions and assess the alliance's ability to handle unconventional threats such as drones, sabotage, and cyberattacks, without engaging in full-scale war. Investigations have pointed to Moscow's responsibility for a drone attack targeting Leipzig Airport in Germany in September, described as part of a broader Russian campaign of hybrid operations aimed at pressuring infrastructure and European support for Ukraine. Europe fears that Moscow relies on these methods to weaken the alliance by exploiting what is known as the "grey zone," the space between peace and war, in order to test NATO’s response and avoid direct military escalation. European institutions are working to develop faster response tools, including mechanisms to counter unconventional threats, with careful monitoring of reactions and the potential for escalation through non-military means.
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