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European Union faces Russian hybrid warfare and political interference

The European Union faces significant challenges from Russian hybrid warfare and the ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has utilized internet-based political tools, including hackers, to influence various global and regional events.

Historical examples of these tactics include interference in the 2016 US elections, support for Brexit, and involvement in Catalan separatist movements in Spain. The strategy aims to divide and disarticulate the EU, which remains a primary political obstacle for Russia, especially amidst shifting political dynamics in the United States.

Observers suggest that Putin may continue his military campaign until he assesses the electoral outcomes in strategic European nations, including Germany, France, and Italy.

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