EU Considers NATO-Style Joint Response to Hybrid Attacks

European leaders are considering new collective responses to Russian hybrid warfare, with warnings of potential escalations. EU defense ministers will meet on September 28 to discuss a new emergency security protocol that any member state could trigger if subjected to a hybrid attack. These non-conventional tactics, such as sabotage and drone incursions, are believed by the EU to be coordinated by Moscow to weaken European unity and support for Ukraine.

• European leaders to consider new collective responses to Russian hybrid warfare.
• A meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on Sept. 28 will discuss a new emergency security protocol.
• Any EU member could trigger the protocol if subjected to a hybrid attack.
• Hybrid warfare includes sabotage, drone incursions, and other non-overt tactics.
• The EU believes Moscow coordinates these attacks to undermine unity and support for Ukraine.