Russia Warns of Foreign Intelligence Ties with Extremists Near CIS Borders

Russian Foreign Ministry official Alexander Sternik claims the Ukraine conflict has intensified foreign intelligence services' collaboration with radical-extremist groups, aiming to destabilize CIS borders. This is an unverified allegation from a Russian state source, likely serving to justify heightened security measures and counterintelligence operations. The claim signals potential escalation in Russian rhetoric and security posture in the post-Soviet space.