ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - February 21, 2024

ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - February 21, 2024

ZeroFox physical security experts collect, curate, and analyze information derived from open and proprietary sources for comprehensive context of the circumstances surrounding global events. Here is today’s daily roundup of major developments.

Brief Highlights

• China Increases Patrol Near Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Following Death of Chinese fishermen
• Greek Farmers Ride 200 Tractors to Athens to Demand Financial Help
• Russian Police Arrested Dual National for Supporting Ukraine

China Increases Patrol Near Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Following Death of Chinese fishermen

On February 19, China ramped up patrols in waters near a series of frontline islands controlled by Taiwan, as tensions increased after two Chinese fishermen drowned during a chase by Taiwan’s coast guard who accused them of crossing borders. China’s coast guard announced that its Fujian division would enhance regular patrols in the water around the Chinese city of Xiamen and Taiwan’s Kinmen Islands, aiming to protect the lives and property of fishermen and maintain the order of operations. The increasing patrols will put Chinese Coast Guard vessels closer to Taiwanese counterparts, potentially raising the risk of conflict.

Greek Farmers Ride 200 Tractors to Athens to Demand Financial Help

On February 20, Greek farmers rode 200 tractors to the capital, Athens, demanding financial assistance from the government as the cost of living rose. The convoy moved slowly from the central Greek town of Kastro, approximately 75 miles northwest of Athens, with horns blaring. Some farmers carried mock coffins and funeral garlands as symbols of their plight while parking their tractors in front of the capital's parliament building, where tourists usually gather to watch the changing of the guard ceremony.

Russian Police Arrested Dual National for Supporting Ukraine

On February 20, Russian police arrested a dual national of Russia and the United States on charges of treason for raising money for the Ukrainian military. Police also noted that while living in the US, the individual repeatedly participated in protests supporting Ukraine. This incident underscores the risks dual nationals with citizenship in a Western country face in Russia. Mentioning the individual's activities while on American soil demonstrates that Russian officials may seek penalties for political actions outside Russia.