Europe confronts cost of Russian hybrid warfare as businesses bear burden

European leaders are explicitly attributing a range of gray-zone attacks—including sabotage, cyber operations, and economic coercion—to Russia, marking a shift in official rhetoric. The article highlights the mounting financial toll on European businesses from these activities, though specific incidents and costs remain unspecified. This acknowledgment signals a potential policy shift toward more robust countermeasures, but the economic impact and response timeline are uncertain.