Russian intelligence paid $5,000 to recruit arsonists in Poland
www.polskieradio.pl

... For setting fire to a paint factory in Wrocaw, in southwestern Poland, Russians offered 51-year-old Ukrainian Siergey S., who is accused of subversion, $2,000 upfront, with another $2,000 promised after the successful operation. ...

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NATO Members On Guard Against Russian Sabotage (July 2024)
pism.pl

... Since the beginning of this year, Russia has stepped up offensive hybrid activities against NATO countries. Russian intelligence services are increasingly recruiting proxies to carry out subversion and sabotage attacks. These are directed against civilian and military infrastructure, politicians, journalists, and representatives of the arms industry.

Their aim is to intimidate Western societies and decision-makers, thereby weakening their willingness to continue providing military assistance to Ukraine. ...

I once reported to a VP of a multi-billion multi-national company. I had known and worked with him for years, since he was a manager. One time, as we were having luch together, I asked him why he seemed to be pushing confusion into the group of his fellow VPs.

His response to me was simple ... when there is confusion, that allows me to grab more responsibilities, i.e., expand his management empire.

Those words have remained with me for a couple decades. And they still seem true now.