British politician jailed for promoting Kremlin propaganda in EU Parliament for bribes
The former Welsh leader of Reform UK, Nathan Gill, secretly pushed Moscow’s talking points in exchange for bribes, prosecutors said.
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“Not at war, no longer at peace”: NATO commander warns Russia watches Europe closely and exploits every crack in its shield
NATO's restrained response to Russian drones won't prevent next violation, he added.
ISW: Lavrov revives full set of pre-invasion narratives — this time aimed at Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
The Russian FM's remarks suggest Moscow is testing narratives to justify future confrontation with NATO’s eastern flank, ISW says.
NATO skies breached again: Romania fails to launch jets as Russian drone crashes in county next to Ukraine
Residents in Romania's Tulcea County received alerts overnight, while fighter jets remained grounded due to weather conditions.
Russia eyes Cuba and Venezuela for nuclear deployment to pressure Washington, ISW says
Putin keeps promoting Russia’s new nuclear missiles as tools to threaten the United States, while Moscow uses Belarus to menace Europe with the Oreshnik missile.
Latvia says it caught Russian-linked arsonists scouting targets, filming sensitive facilities, planning more fires
Officials report that photos and videos of sites were sent to Russia as part of coordinated sabotage efforts.
Munich Airport shuts twice in one night—security reports drones, police find nothing
Authorities grounded flights on 18 October night after back-to-back sightings of suspected drones circling the runways, but no objects or suspects were found.
EU can’t stop Russian drones yet, defense chief says — 2030 goal already outdated
At a security conference in Brussels, Andrius Kubilius revealed the bloc has met only 50% of NATO's defense capacity targets.
“Already under fire today”: Germany’s intelligence leaders sound alarm on Russian threats
He said that the current state of affairs between Moscow and the EU could shift rapidly, adding "To achieve this goal, Russia will not shy away from direct military confrontation with NATO if necessary."
No tanks, no problem: Russia’s new combat model could bring war to NATO faster than expected, ISW says
Russia’s focus on rapid adaptation, drone warfare, and flexible manpower may allow it to strike far sooner than Western planners anticipate.
Czech army confirms drone sightings over its facilities amid escalating drone activity across Europe
Czechia joins Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium in investigating suspicious flights over restricted zones.
ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
Russia adapts military strategy, posing new challenges for Ukraine and Western allies
The Kremlin’s evolving approach to warfare threatens Ukraine and demands a NATO response
Trump has “sort of made a decision” on Tomahawks for Ukraine — and it’s complicated
He hasn’t ruled it out, but insists he must first ask Ukraine "what they're doing with them."
Fifteen drones cross from Belgian army camp into Germany — but Belgium says no proof of Russian hand yet
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said it's probably a form of hybrid threat to create unrest, fitting Russia's years-long pattern.
Munich joins list of European airports disrupted by drones as airspace incidents rise
The airport halted all operations for hours overnight on 2 October after drones were spotted near the airfield, impacting 32 flights.
ISW: The Kremlin continues its nuclear threats while dangling economic carrots to sway Washington
The Kremlin appears focused on reshaping its ties with the US through a mix of nuclear threats and economic promises, all while refusing to engage in peace talks with Ukraine and pushing for more battlefield leverage.
ISW: Russian oil tankers cruising NATO waters suspected in NATO airspace drone intrusions
Investigators probe a pattern of drone incursions coinciding with shadow fleet ships in NATO waters.
NYP op-ed: “Moscow keeps offering the same choice: act or fold” — and NATO keeps folding
Andrew Chakhoyan argues that NATO’s consistent reluctance to respond with force to Russia’s repeated airspace violations plays directly into Moscow’s hands.
Germany might let its army shoot down drones—because the threat is now “very concrete”
As drone sightings grow across northern Europe, Berlin wants the Bundeswehr to take aim.