Europe warns Moscow; NATO ready
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European leaders warned of a heightened risk of Russian escalation across NATO countries, and NATO’s top general said alliance forces were ready for a possible Russian false‑flag attack.
Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, Bessma Momani
A French military source told Le Monde that France is already carrying out undisclosed conventional military responses to Russian hybrid attacks. Asked whether Paris could retaliate militarily without making it public, the source replied: “That is already happening.”
September 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A French military source told Le Monde that France is already carrying out undisclosed conventional military responses to Russian hybrid attacks. Asked whether Paris could retaliate militarily without making it public, the source replied: “That is already happening.”
“To an extent that is underappreciated, the war in Ukraine is now a proxy war between the EU and China. The difference is that China makes a profit from backing Russia.” Perceptive. I wonder if the EU sees it this way, and if it has considered the consequences
www.thetimes.com/article/a6b5...
www.thetimes.com/article/a6b5...
A harsh truth: the strain is on Ukraine
A flagging economy, circling rivals and unpalatable peace proposals are putting President Zelensky under enormous pressure. Winter is full of foreboding
www.thetimes.com
September 20, 2026 at 1:23 AM
“To an extent that is underappreciated, the war in Ukraine is now a proxy war between the EU and China. The difference is that China makes a profit from backing Russia.” Perceptive. I wonder if the EU sees it this way, and if it has considered the consequences
www.thetimes.com/article/a6b5...
www.thetimes.com/article/a6b5...
Reposted by Bessma Momani
Germany is preparing hospitals for a possible Russian escalation with NATO, Bloomberg reports.
Berlin estimates up to 1,000 casualties a day could require medical care.
Berlin estimates up to 1,000 casualties a day could require medical care.
September 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Germany is preparing hospitals for a possible Russian escalation with NATO, Bloomberg reports.
Berlin estimates up to 1,000 casualties a day could require medical care.
Berlin estimates up to 1,000 casualties a day could require medical care.
by Rex Brynen
Russia–Ukraine Peace & Stability: A GPT-assisted negotiation game prototype
The following article was written for PAXsim by Ben Taylor. Ben Taylor is a retired defence analyst, after a career in Britain and Canada....
The following article was written for PAXsim by Ben Taylor. Ben Taylor is a retired defence analyst, after a career in Britain and Canada....
Russia–Ukraine Peace & Stability: A GPT-assisted negotiation game prototype
The following article was written for PAXsim by Ben Taylor. Ben Taylor is a retired defence analyst, after a career in Britain and Canada. Working as Colcestrian Consulting, he now supports a number clients with analytical and serious gaming expertise. He is alos part of the organizing team for the annual Connections North professional (war)gaming conference. As of mid-September 2026, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues alongside renewed diplomatic activity.
paxsims.wordpress.com
September 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Russia–Ukraine Peace & Stability: A GPT-assisted negotiation game prototype
The following article was written for PAXsim by Ben Taylor. Ben Taylor is a retired defence analyst, after a career in Britain and Canada....
The following article was written for PAXsim by Ben Taylor. Ben Taylor is a retired defence analyst, after a career in Britain and Canada....
Reposted by Francesco Nicoli
⚡ Russian forces have committed widespread sexual violence in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, according to a new UN report.
kyivindependent.com/abhorrent-ac...
kyivindependent.com/abhorrent-ac...
'Abhorrent acts' - Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence in Ukraine since full-scale invasion, UN reports
Russian forces are responsible for the vast majority of sexual violence in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced in a new report.
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2026 at 3:45 AM
⚡ Russian forces have committed widespread sexual violence in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, according to a new UN report.
kyivindependent.com/abhorrent-ac...
kyivindependent.com/abhorrent-ac...
It reads like an attempt to square the circle - still maintain that France's support for Ukraine should be debated, but accepting Russia as a threat, including acknowledging Russia's hybrid actions such as in Leipzig.
September 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
It reads like an attempt to square the circle - still maintain that France's support for Ukraine should be debated, but accepting Russia as a threat, including acknowledging Russia's hybrid actions such as in Leipzig.
Reposted by François Guesnet
🇷🇴🇺🇦 Romania will transfer Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine as part of a joint NATO initiative, Dan said.
This is a joint effort by NATO countries that have Patriot interceptor missiles in their stockpiles. Romania will participate in the transfer proportionally to other Alliance countries.
This is a joint effort by NATO countries that have Patriot interceptor missiles in their stockpiles. Romania will participate in the transfer proportionally to other Alliance countries.
September 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM
🇷🇴🇺🇦 Romania will transfer Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine as part of a joint NATO initiative, Dan said.
This is a joint effort by NATO countries that have Patriot interceptor missiles in their stockpiles. Romania will participate in the transfer proportionally to other Alliance countries.
This is a joint effort by NATO countries that have Patriot interceptor missiles in their stockpiles. Romania will participate in the transfer proportionally to other Alliance countries.
Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol
An anonymous French Defence Ministry source tells Le Monde France is already conducting covert conventional military operations against Russia.
September 19, 2026 at 6:48 PM
An anonymous French Defence Ministry source tells Le Monde France is already conducting covert conventional military operations against Russia.
After Macron's briefing yesterday, Le Pen and Bardella feel compelled to clarify their position on Russia and Ukraine:
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
Communiqué de Marine Le Pen et Jordan Bardella sur la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire en Europe et les actions hybrides russes
Communiqués - Rassemblement National - 19 septembre 2026
rassemblementnational.fr
September 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
After Macron's briefing yesterday, Le Pen and Bardella feel compelled to clarify their position on Russia and Ukraine:
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
by Brian Keegan
You know what we really need right now? A land war in Europe.
It looks like the EU is seriously preparing for an attack by Russia. A lot of senior defense officials came out of briefings spooked. Since then, various governments including the Swiss! have issued defiant statements.
September 19, 2026 at 3:54 AM
You know what we really need right now? A land war in Europe.
Reposted by Iikka Korhonen
NATO’s most senior commanders elect a new leader today in a consequential vote that will help shape how the alliance prepares for a potential Russian incursion and navigates persisting transatlantic tensions.
Inside the secret race to become NATO’s next top general
Germany’s Carsten Breuer and Canada’s Jennie Carignan are battling it out to become to next chair of NATO’s military committee.
www.politico.eu
September 19, 2026 at 9:18 AM
NATO’s most senior commanders elect a new leader today in a consequential vote that will help shape how the alliance prepares for a potential Russian incursion and navigates persisting transatlantic tensions.
Reposted by Brian Keegan
It looks like the EU is seriously preparing for an attack by Russia. A lot of senior defense officials came out of briefings spooked. Since then, various governments including the Swiss! have issued defiant statements.
September 19, 2026 at 2:54 AM
It looks like the EU is seriously preparing for an attack by Russia. A lot of senior defense officials came out of briefings spooked. Since then, various governments including the Swiss! have issued defiant statements.