The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accuses the West of "false flag operations," which could indicate an intensification of hybrid warfare and preparation for a conflict with NATO.

SVR has accused Western countries, especially Great Britain and Poland, of orchestrating secret operations aimed at discrediting Moscow. Although the accusations are not supported by evidence, analysts suggest that they reflect a hybrid warfare strategy and a preparation of the narrative for justifying a conflict with NATO. These statements are perceived as part of a broader campaign of disinformation and psychological warfare, aimed at shaping domestic public opinion and denigrating the West.