Europe's gray-zone war with Russia intensifies: sabotage, arson, cyberattacks rise

European security expert Elisabeth Braw discusses the escalating frequency and danger of Russian gray-zone attacks—sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, and critical infrastructure strikes—against Europe. The piece highlights the challenge of attributing and responding to these attacks, and the unresolved question of who bears the cost when businesses are targeted. This reflects a broader pattern of Russian hybrid warfare that is becoming harder to ignore, with potential for escalation to deadly incidents.