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European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato

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Sep 20 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato

European intelligence officials are warning of potential Russian aggression against NATO territory in the coming months, not years. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that intelligence suggests Russia might launch drone or missile attacks on NATO soil to test Article 5. French President Emmanuel Macron has called these warnings "sound and well-documented." While some officials, like the head of Czech intelligence, suggest a limited incursion or provocations are possible, others in Baltic countries express caution, noting Russia's resources are stretched in Ukraine and that public panic could play into Kremlin disinformation campaigns. They emphasize that clear indications of an imminent attack are not yet present, but acknowledge Moscow is preparing for more decisive actions in Europe.

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French President Macron called Tusk's warnings 'sound and well-documented'.

— Emmanuel Macron

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Poland's PM stated intelligence suggests Russia might attack Nato territory with drones or missiles in coming months.

— Donald Tusk

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Latvian security service director stated they 'don't see indications of an imminent attack'.

— Normunds Mežviets

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European intelligence officials warn of an imminent Russian test of Nato, with potential attacks in 'months, not years'.

— European intelligence officials

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Czech BIS head suggested a small-scale invasion of Nato territory bordering Russia could be part of Kremlin's plans.

— Michal Koudelka

Sep 19 Morning

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The Guardian - World News2d ago

Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs has warned that Europe is not adequately prepared for the rapid advancements in drone and aerial warfare seen in Ukraine. In an interview, he stated that current efforts to counter aerial threats could be obsolete by mid-next year, and many NATO countries would struggle to repel a Russian missile attack if the conflict escalates. Rinkēvičs highlighted significant problems with air and drone defense systems across Europe and NATO, noting delays in crucial air-defense missile supplies like Patriots. He also indicated that Russia may increase mobilization and use the winter to pressure Ukraine and dissuade supporters. Recent incidents, including a NATO jet downing a Russian drone and Poland closing airports due to a Russian strike, underscore these concerns.

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Ukraine and European allies are facing a delay in supplies of crucial air-defence missiles.

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Europe is not keeping up with developments in drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine.

— Latvia's president

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Most NATO countries could not repulse an attack by Russian missiles if the conflict expands.

— Latvia's president

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It could take at least five years to replenish US stocks of critical interceptors.

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Russia could launch drone or missile strikes against NATO countries supporting Ukraine in the coming months.

— Poland's prime minister

Sep 18 Evening

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Al Jazeera3d ago

Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls

Russia has intensified drone attacks targeting Ukrainian border crossings with Poland and Moldova, as its ground offensives in eastern Ukraine falter. These strikes have endangered Western officials traveling to and from Kyiv, including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US diplomatic envoys. Russia claims these actions are justified to halt Western military aid, while Ukraine views them as acts of brutality. The attacks coincide with Russia's territorial losses in the Donetsk region and Ukraine's successful strikes on Russian refineries, impacting Russia's refining capacity and contributing to inflation. Ukraine continues to advocate for aid, while Russia indicates readiness for talks only on its terms, which include territorial concessions.

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Al Jazeera3d ago

Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support

Russia has escalated pressure on Ukraine's allies by summoning Britain's top diplomat in Moscow and seizing assets of several Western firms. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally protested the UK's increased weapons shipments to Ukraine, calling London an "accomplice to the bloody atrocities" and characterizing them as terrorism and war crimes. Britain has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine with military equipment and classified weapons information. This action follows a warning from Poland's Prime Minister that Russia may be preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's supporters, including Poland, to weaken NATO's resolve. French President Emmanuel Macron also noted an intensification of Russian hybrid threats against Europe and France.

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BBC News - World3d ago

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russian hybrid attacks against Europe are intensifying and has directed his government to protect critical infrastructure and defense industry sites. This follows Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's warning that Russia plans drone and missile strikes on countries supporting Ukraine, with a risk of these being presented as "accidental" to divide NATO. A recent incident involved a Russian drone hitting a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and European security officials had used the same route. Russian officials have denied plans to attack Europe but have warned against sending troops to Ukraine, which they would consider a declaration of war. Hybrid warfare involves a combination of conventional military force with non-military tactics like cyberattacks and misinformation.

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Polish premier Donald Tusk said he expects a period of “very intensified actions by Russia”, possibly including an “escalation will also affect our territory”.

— Donald Tusk

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“This is Putin’s terror ‘knocking’ directly on the doors of the EU and NATO,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said.

— Andriy Sybiha

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Russia has summoned Britain's charge d’affairs in Moscow over arms shipments to Ukraine.

— article

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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that London is an 'accomplice to the bloody atrocities' committed by the Kyiv regime.

— Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia might be preparing hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies.

— Donald Tusk

Sep 17 Evening

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Al Jazeera4d ago

Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that intelligence suggests Russia plans hybrid drone and missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland. These attacks, according to Tusk, would be presented as "accidental" and aim to weaken NATO's collective response capabilities. He also indicated that such strikes could coincide with political shifts in European countries favoring Russia. Earlier on Thursday, Poland scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine near its border. European nations suspect Moscow of orchestrating recent sabotage acts to pressure allies aiding Ukraine, a claim the Kremlin denies.

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Key Claims

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Poland scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine near its border.

— Poland

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Intelligence suggests Russia plans drone and missile attacks against Ukraine's allies, including Poland.

— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

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Russia's potential strikes would be 'accidental' and intended to weaken NATO's resolve.

— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

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Attacks could coincide with political changes in Europe favoring Russia-friendly parties.

— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

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Russia is suspected of sabotage acts to pressure European allies supporting Ukraine.

— European countries