Russia has openly declared European defense companies producing arms for Ukraine as legitimate military targets. Following an arson attack on Estonia's Milrem Robotics, which makes drones for Ukraine and was attributed to Russian intelligence services (GRU), multiple similar attacks and sabotage incidents on European defense and critical infrastructure have been reported. These include arson and bombing attempts on defense companies in Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, and France, along with incidents like sabotage of German naval ships. Intelligence efforts have successfully thwarted some attacks, but the risk of Russian state-sponsored terror actions causing civilian casualties in Europe is increasing. Political dynamics in Europe show some parties and leaders favor closer ties with Russia, potentially weakening European unity. The USA under Trump has shown tendencies to seek rapprochement with Russia despite ongoing Russian aggression. The overall situation reflects a de facto Russian war against Europe, involving physical attacks, espionage, information operations, and political subversion.

Russia has openly declared European defense companies producing arms for Ukraine as legitimate military targets. Following an arson attack on Estonia's Milrem Robotics, which makes drones for Ukraine and was attributed to Russian intelligence services (GRU), multiple similar attacks and sabotage incidents on European defense and critical infrastructure have been reported. These include arson and bombing attempts on defense companies in Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, and France, along with incidents like sabotage of German naval ships. Intelligence efforts have successfully thwarted some attacks, but the risk of Russian state-sponsored terror actions causing civilian casualties in Europe is increasing. Political dynamics in Europe show some parties and leaders favor closer ties with Russia, potentially weakening European unity. The USA under Trump has shown tendencies to seek rapprochement with Russia despite ongoing Russian aggression. The overall situation reflects a de facto Russian war against Europe, involving physical attacks, espionage, information operations, and political subversion.