Russia escalates assassination campaign against European defense chiefs

Western spy agencies warn that Russia has ordered an expansion of sabotage and hybrid operations targeting European defense chiefs, prompting companies to bolster personal security for top executives. The escalation marks a shift from covert to more overt lethal operations, raising the risk of direct confrontation with NATO states. The full scope and attribution of these operations remain partially unverified, but the pattern is corroborated by multiple intelligence services.