Czech intelligence warns Russia may launch riskier attacks on NATO allies

At a security conference in Prague, Michal Koudelka, director general of the Czech Security Information Service, warned that Russia could resort to riskier and more significant operations in NATO states that are aiding Ukraine within months. He outlined possible scenarios such as sabotage of Ukrainian aid facilities, drone or missile strikes on weapons depots, and, in an extreme case, a limited military action against a neighboring NATO member.

Koudelka said the latter is not an immediate threat because Russian troops are still concentrated in Ukraine. While the Czech agency has no specific intelligence on a direct attack on the Czech Republic, it is closely tracking operations targeting the country and its allies. He noted that Moscow's hybrid tactics aim to erode unity within the NATO alliance. Despite these warnings, President Vladimir Putin has claimed Russia has no intention to attack any European nation and seeks peaceful coexistence.