New research from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) reveals Russia's escalating use of "disposable agents," primarily Ukrainians, to conduct sabotage across Europe, aiming to undermine NATO and erode public support for Ukraine. These agents, often recruited online via platforms like Telegram and gaming sites, are tasked with low-cost, deniable acts such as arson and vandalism, with payments frequently made in cryptocurrency to obscure funding sources. The report highlights a shift from traditional intelligence operatives to a "gig-economy of sabotage," where individuals, including teenagers, migrants, and older individuals with Soviet military experience, are motivated by money. The number of suspected Russia-linked sabotage incidents has significantly increased, reaching 34 in 2024, up from 12 in 2023 and two in 2022, prompting calls for NATO and the EU to enhance their response and counterterrorism measures.