Inside Russia's Secret Plan To "Destroy NATO And EU From Within"

US intelligence agencies assessed that a test of alliance resolve could happen as early as this autumn, with possible operations ranging from cyberattacks to incursions along NATO's eastern edge

Vladimir Putin gathered his military commanders for a briefing in late 2025 and set a goal for 2026: “the collapse of NATO and the EU from within,” The New York Times reported, citing officials from two countries familiar with the details of the meeting.

Moldova is emerging as a key target in Russia’s reported strategy to undermine NATO and the EU, with Western intelligence warning that Vladimir Putin could seek control of the country after Ukraine. Its strategic location, Russian troops in Transnistria and energy vulnerabilities make Moldova a potential launchpad for