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European Countries Bolster Defenses as Officials Warn of Growing Russian Hybrid Threat

Governments are expanding resilience plans and infrastructure protections as NATO says Russia could use drones, missiles and cyberattacks to test allies.

  • On Sept 17, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could stage drone or missile attacks in the coming months, potentially framing them as accidental to test NATO members' collective resolve.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte labeled Russian airspace incursions "reckless," while European governments intensify civil-defense preparations to counter evolving hybrid threats including sabotage and cyberattacks.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron ordered infrastructure protections on Sept 18 against drone and cyberattacks, while Switzerland adopted its Security Policy Strategy prioritizing defense against hybrid and long-range threats.
  • Germany and Lithuania are developing emergency evacuation and hospital plans for military crises, while Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged Finns to remain mentally prepared for potential sabotage and drone incidents.
  • The alliance continues strengthening deterrence and resilience measures while supporting Ukraine; nevertheless, NATO has not indicated that a direct Russian military attack on a member country is imminent.
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European countries are increasingly preparing for possible Russian hybrid attacks, strengthening both military readiness and the protection of the population and critical infrastructure, The Kyiv Independent reports.

·Tallinn, Estonia
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There is growing concern in Europe about the possibility of new Russian attacks with drones, missiles or other forms of hybrid warfare against NATO countries, with European leaders now openly preparing their citizens for a possible escalation. According to a report by Politico, Germany is preparing its hospitals for the possibility of a major conflict, Lithuania […] The article Europe prepares citizens for the Russian threat appeared first on Fr…

Tensions are rising between European countries and Russia. Poland has warned that Russia could launch drone and missile attacks disguised as accidents against NATO countries. Meanwhile, European countries are increasing their preparations for a potential war.

At the same time, NATO does not see the risk of an imminent attack.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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