NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich outlined a military theory of victory in Warsaw on 12 October 2026, prompting demands for a corresponding European Union strategy against ongoing Russian unconventional operations. Europe faces persistent physical sabotage, cyber attacks, and undersea cable disruptions conducted by disposable proxies recruited via social media and cryptocurrency payments.
Although the European Union possesses extensive legal instruments, its response remains slow, highlighted by delayed sanctions and pending counter-drone initiatives. The proposed European framework centers on two primary objectives, pursuing hostile networks through joint investigation teams coordinated by Eurojust and Europol while protecting critical supply chains and essential infrastructure. Enhanced resilience directives and synchronized national laws are necessary to counter state-sponsored sabotage effectively and prevent the degradation of vital services supporting Ukraine.
Fragmented national jurisdiction creates acute vulnerabilities when state-directed sabotage spans multiple European borders, as demonstrated by the complex legal proceedings in the Eagle S undersea cable case. Harmonising statutory definitions for foreign-funded preparatory acts remains difficult across different member state legal traditions governed by Eurojust and Europol cooperation frameworks.
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