EU's Kallas: Russian hybrid attacks bear hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism; 1,600 listings in pipeline

EU foreign policy chief Kallas characterized Russian hybrid attacks as bearing hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, signaling a hardening of EU rhetoric. The bloc has 1,600 potential listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex in the pipeline, indicating an escalation in sanctions pressure. The statement reflects a shift toward framing hybrid operations as terrorism, which could pave the way for more aggressive countermeasures.