On October 8, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly urged the European Union to significantly increase its defensive posture against Russia's so-called 'hybrid war'. She outlined plans that emphasize strengthening European defenses across multiple fronts including military readiness, counter-drone technologies, and coordinated EU responses to misinformation and security threats in Eastern Europe. Von der Leyen highlighted the rising threat posed by Russian hybrid tactics such as drone incursions, disinformation campaigns, and covert operations destabilizing EU nations like Poland, Estonia, and Finland. Additional emphasis was placed on the affordability and effectiveness of drone technology as a defense mechanism. The European Commission president advocated for a united EU stance in supporting NATO and member states vulnerable to these multi-domain threats. This call comes amid ongoing tensions with Russia, marked by breaches of European airspace and other provocations.

On October 8, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly urged the European Union to significantly increase its defensive posture against Russia's so-called 'hybrid war'. She outlined plans that emphasize strengthening European defenses across multiple fronts including military readiness, counter-drone technologies, and coordinated EU responses to misinformation and security threats in Eastern Europe. Von der Leyen highlighted the rising threat posed by Russian hybrid tactics such as drone incursions, disinformation campaigns, and covert operations destabilizing EU nations like Poland, Estonia, and Finland. Additional emphasis was placed on the affordability and effectiveness of drone technology as a defense mechanism. The European Commission president advocated for a united EU stance in supporting NATO and member states vulnerable to these multi-domain threats. This call comes amid ongoing tensions with Russia, marked by breaches of European airspace and other provocations.