Putin not satisfied with just Ukraine, officials warn

Published November 17, 2025 6:40pm ET



Russia has been accused of carrying out several recent acts of sabotage that demonstrate President Vladimir Putin’s desire to conquer more than just Ukraine, U.S. and European officials warn.

The latest instance occurred this weekend, when a rail line in Poland was blown up in what Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called “an unprecedented act of sabotage.” It comes on the heels of several similar acts of sabotage befalling NATO members in Europe.

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