Summary: The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, critiqued the term “hybrid” used to describe Russian tactics of sabotage and subversion, calling it misleading and insufficient. He emphasized the need for stronger measures against threats, citing Estonia’s proactive legal framework and significant military support to Ukraine. Rosin highlighted varying approaches to intelligence operations across Europe and advocated for a more aggressive stance against Russian actions.
Affected: Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, NATO, Ukraine
Keypoints :
- Rosin argues that categorizing Russian actions as “hybrid” downplays their seriousness, describing them as cyberattacks and state-sponsored terrorism.
- Estonia’s intelligence services are empowered to act decisively against saboteurs, with effective legal deterrents in place.
- The Estonian intelligence community is recognized for its expertise on Russia and has a strong track record in counterintelligence efforts in Europe.
Source: https://therecord.media/estonian-spy-chief-russia-hybrid-attacks-are-real-attacks