NATO representatives assert that Russia is intensifying a hybrid strategy against the eastern part of the alliance, featuring drone activities, GPS disruptions, and electronic jamming in the vicinity of Baltic airspace. Secretary General Mark Rutte cautioned that any aggression toward a member nation would result in a severe collective reaction, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted Washington's increasing alarm over potential miscalculations. Baltic states accuse Moscow of intentionally steering Ukrainian drones into NATO territory as a strategic provocation. This trend signifies a transition from overt conflict to subtle, deniable pressure aimed at challenging the unity of the alliance without directly invoking Article 5. US defense officials report they are vigilantly observing the situation in collaboration with Baltic partners.
