In a regional security briefing held in Kurgan, Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, warned that Ukrainian authorities are increasingly attempting to recruit Russian citizens for sabotage operations. The report, released by RIA News and monitored by regional security agencies, underscores ongoing national security discussions across the Ural Federal District. The message centers on a growing pattern of foreign actors seeking to draw Russian residents into actions aimed at harming critical infrastructure. Since the previous year, authorities have observed an uptick in attempts to persuade individuals to commit arson or to strike at administrative centers, transportation networks, energy facilities, and strategic industrial sites. Patrushev framed these efforts as part of a broader strategy to destabilize Russia from within, particularly in contexts where battlefield setbacks and reduced external support have left some actors searching for new leverage. The Urals region reportedly exhibits a blend of intent and opportunity that security services are actively countering as part of a nationwide effort to preserve public safety and social order, according to RIA News.
