Archive · 5 Dec 2025
NATO Prepares for Rising Hybrid Threats
NATO's top military leader, General Alexus Grynkewich, said that NATO needs to be ready for hybrid threats.
These threats include things like cyberattacks, spreading false information, and using drones.
He mentioned that some of these threats come from Russia.
NATO wants to be prepared to defend its member countries.
The general also said that NATO is a defensive alliance and is not planning to attack anyone.
Russia has denied being behind these threats and any plans to attack NATO.
NATO's top military commander warns of increasing hybrid threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation.
General Alexus Grynkewich identifies Russia as being behind some of these threats.
NATO emphasizes its defensive stance and readiness to respond to hybrid incidents.
Russia denies involvement in drone incidents and cyberattacks affecting Western countries.
NATO's preparation includes considering proactive measures to counter potential threats from Russia.
- Who
- NATO, led by Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich
- What
- Preparation for hybrid threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation
- When
- December 4, 2023
- Where
- Mons, Belgium
- Why
- To defend member states' territory from increasing hybrid threats
- Commander
- Alexus Grynkewich
- Organization
- NATO
- Location
- Mons, Belgium
- Date
- December 4, 2023
- Hybrid Threats
- Cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, drones, irregular armed groups
- Accused Party
- Russia
- NATO's Stance
- Defensive