EU warns Russia over hybrid threats as sabotage alerts rise across Europe

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Posted Sep 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-25-1230
EU warns Russia over hybrid threats as sabotage alerts rise across Europe
Photo: Corriere della Sera

European officials have raised alerts over Russian hybrid warfare, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warning that hostile actions on EU soil will not be tolerated.

European leaders and intelligence agencies are on high alert following rising threats of Russian hybrid warfare across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Brussels will not tolerate hostile actions within member states, asserting, "Non tolleriamo attacchi sul suolo Ue, pronti a rispondere."

The warning comes as German authorities identified two suspects linked to an explosive device at Leipzig Airport, and Danish intelligence cautioned that Moscow is preparing to target domestic industrial facilities. Meanwhile, Russia announced a renewed campaign against Ukraine's energy network, while Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have forced Moscow to import fuel from foreign suppliers. Italian security officials clarified that one suspect holding an Italian Schengen visa had not transited through Italy, disputing earlier German press reports.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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