Germany's Merz Says Russia's Push to Destabilize Europe Is Underestimated
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A sitting German chancellor warning that Russia’s efforts to undermine European democracy are underestimated is a direct signal of elevated geopolitical and cyber risk. Critical-infrastructure and cross-border operators should revisit contingency plans and information-security posture with this escalation in mind.
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