NATO Chief Urges Calm Over Alleged Russian Sabotage in Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on Tuesday for calm in the face of what he described as a Russian sabotage campaign in Europe, saying it was failing to undermine support for Ukraine.

His remarks came amid fresh European accusations against Russia involving fires and covert operations. The allegations have raised concerns over attempts to disrupt European countries backing Kyiv.

Rutte’s message focused on the campaign’s limited effect on that support. He said the sabotage was not achieving its aim of weakening backing for Ukraine.

The NATO chief urged a measured response, pairing his appeal for calm with an assessment that Moscow’s efforts were failing to deliver the intended political result.