NATO steps up intelligence-sharing over Russia threat, top commander says
NATO is stepping up intelligence-sharing in response to a wave of sabotage and other incidents apparently linked to Russia, the alliance's top commander told Reuters on Thursday, urging allies to be calm and confident about managing the threat.
US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, spoke after Denmark's defence intelligence service warned of a low but growing risk of a limited Russian military attack against NATO countries bordering Russia, alongside an intensifying hybrid war.
Recent incidents cited include an attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport and a Russian ship firing flares towards a Danish military helicopter. Moscow has repeatedly denied involvement.
Originally reported by Reuters. Article compiled by the Deccan Age desk.
