https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-braces-for-severe-hybrid-attacks-from-russia-says-friedrich-merzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-braces-for-severe-hybrid-attacks-from-russia-says-friedrich-merzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-braces-for-severe-hybrid-attacks-from-russia-says-friedrich-merz#u100546Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:47:14 +0000Friedrich 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 mattersHybrid attacks combine conventional military force with cyber warfare,