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Explosives found near a key Russian gas pipeline in Serbia have raised fears of sabotage, just days before Hungary's crucial general election. While Hungary has accused Ukraine, Kyiv denies involvement, suggesting a Russian "false flag" operation. The incident adds another layer of tension to an election where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a strong challenge.
Retired US General Ben Hodges warns of escalating Russian sabotage targeting European infrastructure, urging leaders to treat these as deliberate acts of hybrid warfare. Incidents ranging from train derailments to undersea cable damage highlight a pattern of destabilization, while diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine face significant hurdles.
A suspected terrorist attack in Lviv, believed by Ukrainian officials to be orchestrated by Russia, tragically killed a 23-year-old police officer and injured 25 others in the city's historic Old Town. The arrest of a Ukrainian woman in connection with the two blasts underscores Russia's use of insidious hybrid warfare tactics, targeting first responders and aiming to destabilize Western Ukraine.
