Belgium’s defence minister warns of ‘dark winter for Europe’ with more ‘hybrid warfare’ from Russia - Europe live

Belgium's defence minister, Theo Francken, has warned that Europe is facing a "dark winter" due to increased hybrid warfare from Russia. This type of warfare involves subtle and often covert actions that can be difficult to detect and attribute to a specific country. Francken believes that Russia has a long history of using hybrid warfare and has developed expertise in this area, making it challenging for Western countries to investigate and hold them accountable. This situation poses a significant threat to European security and stability.

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Belgium's defence minister is warning of increased hybrid warfare from Russia, which could lead to instability in the region. This warning is likely to increase tensions and uncertainty, affecting investor sentiment and market confidence.

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