Event Brief
Latvian president warns Russia’s hybrid war is underway
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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