Latvian president warns Russia’s hybrid war is underway
By The BriefBrief
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said Russia’s hybrid war against Europe is already underway. European intelligence officials cited risks of sabotage, false-flag attacks and other covert operations targeting countries supporting Ukraine. The warning is discussed in a Bloomberg Radio interview with RUSI’s Natia Seskuria.
WHO:Edgars Rinkevics; Natia Seskuria (RUSI)
WHAT:Rinkevics warned that Russia’s hybrid war against Europe is underway, with intelligence officials pointing to risks of sabotage and false-flag attacks.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
WHERE:Latvia
WHY:Rinkevics reacted to assessments that Russia is conducting hybrid operations, including risks of sabotage and false-flag attacks, targeting countries supporting Ukraine.
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