Spy chief warns NATO and EU if the Kremlin is left unchecked hybrid aggression ‘will intensify’ – London Business News | London Wallet

Ukraine’s spy chief has warned the EU and NATO that if the Kremlin is left unchecked hybrid aggression will continue.

The head of the Main Intelligence Agency (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Kyrylo Budanov is saying that the Kremlin is not feeling any resistance and is warning hybrid warfare will spread and intensify against the EU and NATO.

Budanov said, “Let’s have no illusions. Putin’s true intentions are to continue and intensify aggression.

“His current targets are the European Union and NATO countries, which the Kremlin sees as the main threat to the rule of the Russian authoritarian regime.

“Currently, only the first stages of the ‘hybrid war’ doctrine are apparently being implemented in Europe. If the Kremlin isn’t stopped and given a decisive and painful rebuff, hybrid aggression against EU and NATO countries will only spread and intensify.”

Ukraine’s spy chief added, “Ukraine has gained invaluable experience in countering Russian aggression in all its dimensions and is ready to share this with all countries of good will to protect their national interests.

“We are ready and open to cooperation for a comprehensive peace.”