Russia tests NATO; Europe rearming

Russia intensified hybrid operations against European NATO states and tested how far it could go without provoking a direct military response, while Europe accelerated rearmament but still faced capability gaps.

by Gerry Hassan

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Gerry Hassan

@gerryhassan.bsky.social

The Russian war on Europe. And to think some Putin apologists on the left and right say there is no Russian threat or destablisation. Below: Russian hybrid-warfare activity across NATO, 2018-2025.

September 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

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