Belgium Was "Badest Student in NATO Class" – Now the Minister Warns of Russia's Next Blow

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Belgium's defence minister Theo Francken warned in Brussels of a "dark winter" over Russia's hybrid attacks. Europe urgently needs stronger air defense.

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Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken stated during a summit on defense and space that the number of hybrid threats will increase. Therefore, he believes the EU must strengthen its air defenses, including by utilizing Ukrainian technologies.

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Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken argued that his country "had not invested enough in defence for years" and said that Belgium already has one of the most troubled budgets in the EU, adding, "It will be a dark winter for Europe."

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The Brussels Defense and Space Summit exposed deep differences on how to respond to Moscow. Bulgaria called for direct dialogue to prevent a possible nuclear escalation; Belgium warned that Europe will face a “dark winter” of hybrid attacks, while the United States questioned European military protectionism and proposed replacing the concept “Made in Europe” with “Made [...]