An analysis by Garry Kasparov argues that Russia is openly at war with the West, moving beyond traditional 'hybrid warfare' tactics to kinetic attacks including drone strikes on European targets such as Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. The article critiques the euphemistic use of 'hybrid war' by European leaders to understate Russia's aggressive military actions and warns of potential future escalations such as a Russian invasion of the Baltic states. Kasparov emphasizes that Russia's strategic goal is to push NATO back to its pre-1997 borders and dominate Central and Eastern Europe. The piece calls for European leaders to openly acknowledge the war, support Ukraine with financial and military aid, and prepare to resist further Russian aggression.

An analysis by Garry Kasparov argues that Russia is openly at war with the West, moving beyond traditional 'hybrid warfare' tactics to kinetic attacks including drone strikes on European targets such as Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. The article critiques the euphemistic use of 'hybrid war' by European leaders to understate Russia's aggressive military actions and warns of potential future escalations such as a Russian invasion of the Baltic states. Kasparov emphasizes that Russia's strategic goal is to push NATO back to its pre-1997 borders and dominate Central and Eastern Europe. The piece calls for European leaders to openly acknowledge the war, support Ukraine with financial and military aid, and prepare to resist further Russian aggression.