European intelligence agencies are reportedly uneasy about Russia’s extensive property holdings abroad, including assets owned by the Russian Orthodox Church, according to a report by The Telegraph. The British newspaper outlines these concerns but does not present concrete evidence of any direct threat posed by Moscow.

The article states that the strongest suspicions are coming from the United Kingdom and Scandinavian countries. Russian diplomats have previously argued that authorities in Finland and Norway rely on far-fetched pretexts to intensify anti-Russian rhetoric and prepare public opinion for potential confrontation. London, for its part, has stepped up its information campaign against Moscow.

Citing unnamed European intelligence officials, The Telegraph writes that the alarm centers on Russian-owned real estate located near military installations and strategically significant civilian infrastructure across Europe. Such properties are viewed as potentially usable as so-called «Trojan horses». However, the publication does not provide proof that these sites have been employed for purposes other than their stated functions.

Particular attention is directed at churches affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church. The report claims that the Church has acquired property near naval bases and radar facilities in Norway and Sweden, prompting security concerns. Yet no evidence is offered to show that these buildings have been used for anything beyond religious activities.

NATO member states have previously accused Russia of conducting «hybrid operations," cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Russian officials have repeatedly rejected such allegations as unsubstantiated. Moscow consistently maintains that it has no intention of entering into a military conflict with NATO countries.