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EU probes possible Russian interference as French protests turn violent — FT

The European Union is examining possible Russian interference and disinformation campaigns surrounding recent large-scale unrest in France and other EU countries, the Financial Times reported.

21 October, 05:19 PM

Ukraine urges governments worldwide to close ‘Russian Houses’

Ukraine has formally called on governments around the world to close ‘Russian Houses’, saying the network is used for disinformation, destabilization and espionage, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

20 September, 04:20 AM

Russia likely to step up drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine – Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia will likely step up hybrid drone and missile attacks against nations supporting Ukraine over the coming months, speaking during an address to the Sejm, Polish outlet Onet reported on September 17.

18 September, 10:14 AM

Germany identifies Leipzig drone attack suspects, one linked to Russian intelligence

Explosives intended for the drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport were concealed in a vegetable can, and detonation was avoided only because the detonator connection broke, Welt am Sonntag reported, citing investigation materials reviewed by its journalists.

12 September, 11:39 PM

Germany plans tougher defenses after drone incident near Ukrainian aircraft

Germany plans to introduce tighter security measures to protect against sabotage and hybrid attacks, Bild reported, citing a security plan drawn up by the Federal Interior Ministry.

6 September, 04:21 PM

Kremlin uses local gangs in new attacks on European arms plants

The Kremlin is recruiting members of local criminal gangs to attack European defense manufacturers and test NATO’s willingness to respond, The Telegraph reported.

24 August, 11:08 AM

Poland prepares for war as official warns of Russian action within months

Russia could stage a major provocation against Poland within the next several months, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk warned in an interview with Polsat News on Aug. 17.

17 August, 03:33 PM

Latvia tightens security at hydropower plant and gas storage site

Latvia has tightened security around a hydroelectric power plant upstream from Riga and at a major underground gas storage facility following intelligence warnings of a potential Russian threat, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in an interview with Reuters.

17 July, 11:21 AM

Kremlin redeploys Wagner network to fuel attacks inside Europe

Recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for Russia’s Wagner private military company have become a key channel for Kremlin-organized sabotage attacks across European countries, the Financial Times reported, citing Western intelligence.

16 February, 01:05 PM

Europe considers cyber ops and NATO drills to counter rising Russian hybrid attacks

European governments are considering how to respond to a surge in hybrid attacks carried out by Russia, Politico reported on Nov. 27, citing multiple officials.

27 November 2025, 12:55 PM

Russian hybrid attacks Europe