The "Russian hybrid war" narrative: a new NATO strategy of tension?

Lately, not a day goes by in Europe without some drone scare, fire or blackout being blamed on Russia. We are told that these incidents are all part of a relentless "hybrid war" that Russia is waging against Europe — one that involves drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage, arson, cyberattacks and more. We are told this "includes plots to place incendiary devices aboard DHL cargo planes, blow up railroad tracks in Poland, and burn down warehouses and shopping centers all over Europe", as well as "acts of sabotage against defense companies and the defense industry in Europe", and "attacks on European critical infrastructure" — but also, apparently, sending secret agents to defecate in the lavatories of Finnish MPs. We are also told that "[s]uch attacks began occurring shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022", and have escalated in recent months and weeks. According to Kaja Kallas, "Europe faces a fast-proliferation of sabotage attacks and airspace violations".