Russia's Escalating Hybrid War: A Threat to European Security The closure of German cultural centers in Russia is a symptom of the deepening tensions between Moscow and European countries.
The reciprocal measure announced by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday reflects the Kremlin's increasingly brazen use of hybrid warfare tactics, designed to undermine support for Ukraine and destabilize Western nations.
Recent months have seen a string of incidents highlighting Russia's willingness to push the boundaries of conventional conflict.