Russia is believed to be behind dozens of hybrid attacks, like arson or sabotage, on NATO soil since the Ukraine war started.
The alliance has stepped up intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities around the Baltic Sea amid concerns of Russian gray zone warfare.
NATO scrambled Norwegian F-35 jets stationed in Poland for the first time to defend Polish airspace during Russia's large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukraine. Poland heightened its military readiness,
Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly involved in sabotaging undersea cables in an effort to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports.
The Ryanair flight from the UK was forced to abort its landing and divert to Poland following mysterious interference just as it was about to touch down in Lithuania
Moscow has previously denied claims of sabotage and called accusations unfounded, but Western officials believe there is a plot to plant explosive devices.
Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.
Sweden’s armed forces said the mission of 550 troops will contribute to the alliance’s deterrence and defense efforts, and ensure stability in the region, and that it “marks Sweden’s largest commitment yet since joining NATO.
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most significant operation so far as a member of the Western defense alliance.
NATO moves to protect Baltic sea cables - NATO is stepping up its response over what it sees as an increasing threat to vital infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Its new mission "Baltic Sentry" aims to protect undersea cables from sabotage after a spate of alleged attacks with a Russia-linked so-called shadow fleet involved.