# How Russia uses cyberattacks, border incidents and economic pressure | Focus on Europe

https://mins.news/en/video/22917

- DW News, 2026-08-15 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyBfE-bD8GI

> Russia’s influence campaign against the Baltic states has become a major security concern for NATO and the European Union. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania face challenges beyond conventional military threats, including cyberattacks, border incidents and economic pressure. The episode examines hybrid warfare, the region’s frontline role in European security and the Baltic nations’ responses.

## Stories

- [Russia NATO security standoff](https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-nato-tensions) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-nato-tensions.md

## Related coverage

- [NATO Council says Russia ‘bears responsibility’ for drone incidents in Romania and Poland](https://mins.news/en/item/20444) — TASS, 2026-08-12