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Russia's strategy in war against Europe

4 hours ago
  • #European Security
  • #Hybrid Warfare
  • #Russia
  • Russia is conducting a hybrid war against Europe using drones, airspace violations, and infrastructure attacks.
  • Russia's strategy relies on Europe's reluctance to engage in full-scale war and political divisions within NATO and the EU.
  • Europe's military unpreparedness for drone warfare and slow adoption of new military technologies are being exploited by Russia.
  • Russia may aim to force Europe into a deal: cease support for Ukraine and lift sanctions in exchange for stopping aggression.
  • Europe must respond with clear deterrence, matching Russian provocations with larger-scale retaliations to prevent further escalation.
  • Russian actions include false-flag operations, drone attacks, and potential troop incursions into NATO territory.
  • Russia's militarized society and potential for large-scale mobilization pose a significant threat despite being tied up in Ukraine.
  • European leaders need to rapidly adapt military technologies and prepare societies for potential large-scale mobilization.
  • A strong, unified response from Europe is necessary to change Russia's risk-reward calculations and avoid surrender or full-scale war.