European Leader Issues Stark Warning: Russia’s Hybrid War Is Already Here
Copenhagen, Denmark (AP) – Europe, Russia, in the middle of the hybrid war and the continent must armed itself, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Frederiiksen told reporters, “I hope everyone realizes that there is a hybrid war, and one day Poland, the other day, Denmark and the next week we’ve probably saw sabotage or flying drones will be elsewhere,” he said.
The summit of Wednesday, a series of disturbing drone events Last week at Danish airports and military bases. Before the meeting, a special radar system was established at Copenhagen Airport to help watch. Unidentified drones forced the closure of the airport a week ago, causing great interruptions.
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France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK also sent aircraft, ships and air defense systems to Denmark before the talks. Ukraine’s armed forces sent a task To the Scandinavian country for common exercises, Share your expertise On the fight against the Russian plane.
Although Danish officials do not detect those who are believed to be responsible, Frederiiksen said, “There is only one country that wants to threaten us, and Russia and therefore we need a very strong answer.” He said.
Orum I want us to revive us. I want us to get more talents. For example, I want us to make more innovation on drones, ”he said. “When I look at Europe today, I think we have been the most difficult and dangerous since the end of World War II.”
Russia is the focus of the summit on Wednesday and focusing on how the discussions will prepare Europe for protecting Russian aggression by 2030, especially with the US focus on security Concerns in Asia And elsewhere.
Ukraine is also high on the agenda and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy To address EU leaders by video.
Leaders and Intelligence Services believe that Russia can conduct an attack in another part of Europe in 3 to 5 years and that President Vladimir Putin intends to test NATO because he doubts about the commitment of US President Donald Trump to the organization.
On September 10, when several Russian planes violated Poland’s airspace, the NATO aircraft was mixed to cut and hit some devices. This The first direct encounter between NATO and Moscow Russia launched a war against Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
The incident shook the leaders throughout Europe by asking questions about how ready the alliance was against Russia. NATO JETS was accompanied by days later Three Russian fighter planes From Estonia’s airspace.
The EU talks on Ukraine will focus on military and financial support that prevents conflict as funds, weapons and ammunition once provided by the US.
A new offer to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine will be discussed and the expectations of joining the EU will be discussed. Trump excluded NATO membership for the best security guarantee country.
Wednesday evening, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer And other leaders from all over Europe will join the EU partners for an informal dinner. European political community (EPC). Approximately 40 states or government heads will participate.
They will officially meet on Thursday for negotiations that focus on security, human trafficking and migration. Critics say that it is a political “speech shop ç which brings EU members together, as well as common partners in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, as well as the UK and Türkiye – a few concrete results.
