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The article discusses the alleged use of tunnels by Belarus to facilitate the migration of foreigners into Europe, as part of a hybrid war against the West.

A potentially Russian drone came close to the French aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle' near Sweden, raising concerns amid ongoing NATO exercises in the Baltic Sea.

The Vilnius Security Forum emphasizes readiness as the key to deterring conflict, with discussions focusing on hybrid warfare and current threats from Russia and Belarus.

NATO's Military Committee Chairman, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, underscores the ongoing hybrid warfare with Russia, emphasizing the urgent need for increased military production to support Ukraine and address broader NATO challenges.

Iran is escalating its military preparedness in response to perceived threats from the United States, strengthening its military presence and preparing for potential conflict.

Taiwan is facing heightened pressures from China and intensifying U.S. deterrence efforts in East Asia amid increasing military drills and cyberattacks.

A Danish expert discusses the ongoing hybrid warfare between Russia and Western nations, highlighting awareness among politicians.

Norwegian authorities are pushed to reconsider their security alliances in light of Russia's hybrid warfare, which poses significant threats to Norway and Europe.

Russian intelligence services are reportedly planning a large-scale hybrid campaign involving so-called pacifist movements around the Munich Security Conference in February.

A report details a rise in sabotage incidents in Germany, highlighting an attempted break-in at a transformer station in Wuppertal on January 7, 2026, prompting an investigation into anti-constitutional sabotage.

The article explores the recent smuggling methods employed by Belarus using balloons and cigarettes, and discusses border security responses and legal consequences for smugglers along with the impact on Poland's economy and national security.

General Hodges stated that Russia is indeed waging war against Europe, despite some reluctance to acknowledge this, and criticized the classification of Russia's actions as merely 'hybrid warfare'.

Estonia's foreign minister warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing to send hundreds of thousands of former soldiers to cause chaos in Europe following a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

The article outlines the financial aspects of Russia's hybrid warfare, detailing costs for tasks ranging from hostile graffiti to targeted assassinations as reported by the Royal United Services Institute.

The US and Israel are considering a range of military and unconventional strategies against Iran, from targeted incursions to hybrid warfare tactics.

Following a U.S. raid in Caracas that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Elon Musk updated his social media profile picture to the American flag and gained nearly 300,000 followers in 24 hours.

The article discusses a secret German military plan outlining objectives regarding Russian hybrid actions, prioritization of Germany as a NATO target in a potential conflict with Russia, and planned changes in defense spending by the German government.

German military planners believe that Russia's hybrid actions are preparations for a conventional war, as detailed in the Operational Plan for Germany (OPLAN), which outlines actions in the event of a regular conflict involving NATO.

Russia is recruiting teenagers for espionage, hacking, and subversive war efforts, posing a threat not only to youth in Ukraine but also in Western countries including Poland, often using promises of money coupled with intimidation tactics.