The General & The Journalist Putin ‘will flood Europe with criminals and fighters after the war’
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May 6, 2026 Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s foreign minister and former government minister, warns about Russian hybrid tactics and security risks. He discusses long-term grey-zone warfare, cyberattacks and Wagner-style sabotage. He stresses the danger of brutalized ex-combatants being pushed into Europe and urges stronger European preparedness.
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Estonia's Bronze Night Cyber Attack Example
- Estonia experienced a major cyber campaign in 2007 after removing a Soviet-era statue, which provoked street unrest.
- Tsahkna recalled the "bronze night" and how Estonia arrested more than 20 people hired to attack its assets.
Russian Secret Services Run Hybrid Sabotage In Europe
- Russia already runs hybrid attacks across Europe using recruited operatives and embassy mediation according to Estonian actions.
- Tsahkna described expelling a Russian embassy first secretary for allegedly mediating sabotage and hiring non-ideological criminals.
Expose Hybrid Attacks To Build Resilience
- Publicise and prepare for hybrid threats rather than hiding incidents to build societal resilience.
- Tsahkna said Estonia makes attempted attacks public and arrests operatives to encourage European preparedness.