Kaupo Rosin, head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated at the Munich Security Conference that Russian actions classified as 'hybrid warfare' are in fact outright attacks including cyberattacks, assassination plots, and possibly state-sponsored terrorism. Estonia has arrested 10-20 individuals for sabotage and vandalism on behalf of Russian intelligence services, with punishments including prison sentences of four to five years under laws addressing activity against the Estonian Republic or cooperation with hostile intelligence services. Estonia has provided Ukraine with military assistance worth approximately €500 million and has a strong legal framework enabling aggressive counterintelligence measures. The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service is recognized among NATO allies as highly competent and has conducted nearly half of all counterintelligence convictions in Europe between 2011 and 2021. Rosin emphasizes the need for stronger legal powers to counter these threats as weakness invites further provocations from Russia.

Kaupo Rosin, head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated at the Munich Security Conference that Russian actions classified as 'hybrid warfare' are in fact outright attacks including cyberattacks, assassination plots, and possibly state-sponsored terrorism. Estonia has arrested 10-20 individuals for sabotage and vandalism on behalf of Russian intelligence services, with punishments including prison sentences of four to five years under laws addressing activity against the Estonian Republic or cooperation with hostile intelligence services. Estonia has provided Ukraine with military assistance worth approximately €500 million and has a strong legal framework enabling aggressive counterintelligence measures. The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service is recognized among NATO allies as highly competent and has conducted nearly half of all counterintelligence convictions in Europe between 2011 and 2021. Rosin emphasizes the need for stronger legal powers to counter these threats as weakness invites further provocations from Russia.