Date: 4 September 2026 Tags: Europe, Russia, NATO, Security Summary: European countries are investigating a surge of suspected sabotage targeting military and defence-related facilities. Germany has formally blamed Russia for explosive drones discovered at Leipzig airport on 4 August. Russia denies responsibility and has demanded evidence supporting Germany’s accusations. Suspicious fires or attempted attacks were reported during August in Bulgaria, Italy, Estonia, Slovakia a

Date: 2 September 2026 Tags: Europe, Russia, NATO, Security Summary: EU and NATO leaders accused Russia of increasingly reckless actions against European countries. Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack targeting Leipzig/Halle airport on 4 August. Germany said investigations linked the drones, explosives and components to previous Russian hybrid operations. Russia denied responsibility and said Germany had provided no evidence supporting its accusations. Germany wil

Date: 28 August 2026 Tags: Defence, Germany, UK, NATO Summary: Germany is reportedly considering financial support for Britain’s nuclear deterrent as Europe seeks greater strategic independence from the United States. Berlin favours deeper cooperation with existing British and French nuclear forces rather than developing its own nuclear weapons. Britain, France and Germany have intensified discussions over strengthening Europe’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. Potential Germ