Covert and Political Subversion vs. multiple European states
Serving Objective 3: Enhancing internal political instability and polarization within Western states
15 Feb 2026. FT reports that Russia is now using former Wagner Group personnel “as a main conduit for Kremlin-organised sabotage attacks in Europe.”
https://www.ft.com/content/dbd1d803-ab37-43f1-920f-fce74952313a
Diplomatic Support of the Regime in Cuba
Serving Objective 8: Undermining US Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere
18 Feb 2026. Moscow says latest American restrictions imposed against the Cuban regime are “unacceptable,” promises to “provide aid to Havana, including material assistance, to help navigate a U.S. attempt to starve the island of oil.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/putin-meets-with-cuban-foreign-minister-moscow-ria-reports-2026-02-18/
Soft Power Influence in Africa
Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa
17 Feb 2026. Bloomberg reports on the Russian efforts to spread influence in Africa through “what may be the most significant expansion in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church” that is being conducted on the continent.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-16/how-russia-uses-the-orthodox-church-to-gain-influence-in-africa
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