https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beyond-ukraine-why-europe-is-preparing-for-a-wider-conflictContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beyond-ukraine-why-europe-is-preparing-for-a-wider-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beyond-ukraine-why-europe-is-preparing-for-a-wider-conflict#u80982Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:30:46 +0000European intelligence and military leaders are bracing for a wider conflict as Russia increases grey-zone attacks and tests NATO red lines. NATO's top general stated the alliance is ready for potential Russian false flag operations, while European spy chiefs warn that Moscow plans more decisive actions against the alliance. This preparation follows a surge in hybrid threats and a massive 1,000-drone attack by Ukraine on Russia, which has prompted NATO members to strengthen defenses against missile and drone strikes. European leaders express growing concern that Vladimir Putin may expand t