Leaked Kremlin Directive Reveals Russian Plan to 'Collapse NATO and EU From Within' in 2026

A New York Times report, citing leaked internal Kremlin briefings, indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a directive in late 2025 to military leaders to 'dismantle NATO and the EU from within' during 2026. Moldova is identified as a priority target for subversion, with strategies including cyberattacks, disinformation, and election interference.