In this podcast episode, listeners uncover a largely overlooked shadow war that Russia is waging against Europe. Utilizing a network of recruited civilians—often students and refugees—Russia has orchestrated various attacks, including sabotaging infrastructure like cutting internet cables and damaging pipelines, as well as committing arson against buses and warehouses. One particularly alarming incident involved a failed attempt to deploy undetectable incendiary devices hidden in massage chairs to set fires on airplanes. Although the plot did not succeed, it revealed Russia's strategy of sowing chaos to undermine European support for Ukraine and showcased a previously hidden level of aggression. The episode also emphasizes the increasing awareness among European security agencies and their shift towards publicly acknowledging this covert warfare.
