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Russia Testing Europe's Defenses Below Threshold of Open War, Experts Say

Russia is testing how far it can push Europe without triggering open war — from drones crossing NATO airspace to sabotage and cyberattacks across the continent. Experts warn that Europe has strengthened its defenses since 2022, but key gaps remain, including in air defense, communications, intelligence, and joint command. Russia is testing the limits of Europe's security without formally crossing into open war. Its attacks on Ukrainian cities ha…

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Sabotage, cyber-attacks and drone incidents show how Russia wants to destabilize supporters of Ukraine. But how far is the danger for NATO states in Europe?

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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As Russia increasingly violates NATO airspace with drones, Europe is considering how to respond if isolated incidents turn into a mass attack. Tensions are further heightened by sabotage and other hybrid threats that European officials say Moscow is using to pressure countries supporting Ukraine.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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RP Online broke the news in Düsseldorf, Germany on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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