Germany unveils 'action plan' to combat hybrid warfare from Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against European countries, including Germany, and announced plans to prepare an "action plan" to counter these threats. Merz stated in his remarks to lawmakers on Thursday that Russia is using increasingly aggressive tactics to destabilize Germany and Europe, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage, and other covert operations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against European countries, including Germany, and announced plans to prepare an "action plan" to counter these threats. Merz stated in his remarks to lawmakers on Thursday that Russia is using increasingly aggressive tactics to destabilize Germany and Europe, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage, and other covert operations.
Mirts said: "Russia, increasingly ruthless, is trying to destabilize us in Germany and Europe using hybrid warfare methods." He added: "But Putin is miscalculating. We will not allow ourselves to be intimidated." He pointed to several recent incidents, such as sightings of unknown drones, airspace violations, and numerous sabotage activities, as evidence of Russia's ongoing efforts to wage hybrid war in the region.
Mirts accused Russia of being behind many disinformation campaigns and even acts of violence, including murder, which he said are part of Russia's broader strategy to destabilize the European continent. Mirts confirmed that Germany will not stand idly by in the face of these threats.
To address these growing concerns, Merz revealed that the newly established German National Security Council has begun developing a comprehensive plan to counter these hybrid threats. The plan will be discussed by the government in the coming days and will include coordinated efforts across various ministries and government institutions to strengthen Germany's defenses against these tactics.
The German government takes these measures seriously and is working to ensure the country remains safe from hybrid warfare tactics now and in the future. The action plan, once completed, is expected to help Germany respond better to the increasing risks posed by Russia's unconventional warfare strategies.