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Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe must prepare for severe hybrid attacks from Russia. Merz reaffirmed his support for Ukraine, arguing that if Moscow is not stopped in Ukraine, NATO itself could be the next target. He specifically alleged that Russia is providing support to the AfD, Germany's far-right party. These warnings come as the German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing to negotiate an end to the war and Russia continues military operations, including a recent strike on a key bridge in Kyiv.

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  • ✓ Friedrich Merz warned Europe to brace for severe hybrid attacks from Russia.
  • ✓ Merz stated that NATO could be the next target if Russia is not stopped in Ukraine.
  • ✓ Ukraine received its 11th Iris-T SLM and its third battery of the year.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Friedrich Merz explicitly linked Russian hybrid threats to the support of Germany's far-right AfD party.

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  1. Friedrich Merz Warns Europe of Severe Russian Hybrid Attacks

    Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe must prepare for severe hybrid attacks from Russia. Merz reaffirmed his support for Ukraine, arguing that if Moscow is not stopped in Ukraine, NATO itself could be the next target. He specifically alleged that Russia is providing support to the AfD, Germany's far-right party. These warnings come as the German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing to negotiate an end to the war and Russia continues military operations, including a recent strike on a key bridge in Kyiv.

    Why it matters

    Hybrid attacks combine conventional military force with cyber warfare, disinformation, and political interference. The AfD's rise in Germany creates internal political pressure as leaders attempt to maintain a unified front against Putin. Ukraine continues to receive Western hardware, including its 11th Iris-T SLM system, to counter Russian aggression.

    What is confirmed

    • Friedrich Merz warned Europe to brace for severe hybrid attacks from Russia.
    • Merz stated that NATO could be the next target if Russia is not stopped in Ukraine.
    • Ukraine received its 11th Iris-T SLM and its third battery of the year.

    Still unconfirmed

    • South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine.

    What to watch next

    • Evidence confirming Russian financial or political ties to the AfD
    • Official Russian response to the German chancellor's claims regarding negotiations
    • NATO updates on defensive measures against hybrid warfare
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Financial Times — Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich Merz
    2. Reuters — Merz warns of more Russian hybrid attacks as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
    3. Bloomberg.com — Merz Says Russia Is Supporting Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party
    4. Defense Express — Ukraine Gets 11th Iris-T SLM, Third Battery This Year as Thousands of Missiles Ordered
    5. politico.eu — As Germany’s far right rises, weakened Merz looks to project strength and resolve against Putin
    6. tvpworld.com — British police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in airbase probe
    7. Anadolu Ajansı — German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing negotiations over Ukraine war
    8. Kyiv Post — If Moscow Is Not Stopped in Ukraine, NATO Itself Could Be Next, Merz Warns
    9. Sky News — Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes key bridge in Kyiv - as South Korea demands apology from Ukraine
    10. www.yahoo.com — Europe Braces for 'Severe' Russian Hybrid Attacks
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