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Russia-Ukraine conflict and escalating European hybrid war

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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate through intensified territorial combat and long-range strikes, while the theater expands into a broader European hybrid war. Intelligence assessments suggest Moscow may be conducting administrative preparations for a ‘stealth mobilization’ of approximately 300,000 personnel following upcoming elections. Security concerns have intensified as French intelligence revised its timeline for a potential large-scale Russian attack, moving the estimate from 2030 to autumn 2027. In response, President Emmanuel Macron has ordered plans to protect critical infrastructure, such as power plants and telecommunications, from cyberattacks and drone strikes. In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could launch ‘accidental-style’ drone or missile strikes against NATO members supporting Ukraine, a tactic that could challenge the practical application of Article 5. This has prompted Germany to prepare its hospitals for potential conflict and led to increased military preparedness in the Baltic region. Additionally, the United Kingdom has advised households to stockpile food and water to prepare for potential national disruptions. Recent intelligence warnings from Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden highlight intensified Russian sabotage and hybrid threats. Mihals Kudelka, head of the Czech Security Information Service (BIS), stated that Russia could conduct ‘limited incursion, false flag provocations, or large-scale influence campaigns within months rather than years.’ Strategic focus has increasingly shifted toward the Suwalki Gap, the narrow corridor between Poland and Lithuania connecting the Baltic states to NATO. ~~Experts warn that limited~~ Recent military ~~action in this area could test~~ exercises by Belarus near the ~~credibility of mutual defense commitments.~~ Polish and Lithuanian borders have heightened concerns regarding this corridor. Consequently, the United Kingdom is reportedly updating its secret ‘War Book’ for the first time since ~~1991.~~ 1991, while Switzerland has adopted a new national security strategy focused on resilience.

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