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Poland's Ministry of National Defence is working on the introduction of "a state of full state readiness for war," according to Maciej Samsonowicz, an advisor to the Polish Minister of Defense.

"I don't want to go into details. A state of full state readiness for war – that is what it is called in the project”, said Samsonowicz.

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Regulations are to be prepared without undue delay, but details will only be provided once the arrangements have been concluded, he said.

The aim is to "preparing the military, infrastructure and transport system for the conflict before the formal declaration of martial law."

The new legal structure would fill the gap between the functioning of the state during peace and the formal introduction of martial law. It is primarily about the possibility of earlier launching procedures related to the spread of troops, the preparation of infrastructure and the adoption of allied forces.

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According to Samsonowicz, the work is already advanced. One of the most important areas is to organize the competences associated with the movement of troops. In the event of a rapid increase in the threat, the Armed Forces should be given more opportunities to manage the movement of military columns and coordinate transports even before the conflict begins.

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The new regulations will also affect the implementation of defense infrastructure projects—the construction of roads, rail lines, ports, airports, fuel depots, pipelines, and logistics terminals necessary for receiving and supporting NATO forces. “We cannot wait a year and a half—or two or three years under normal circumstances—to build anything,” Samsonowicz emphasized. According to him, the changes should streamline administrative and environmental procedures, which currently have the potential to delay the implementation of projects critical to security for years.

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Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned Friday that Russia will remain a major source of instability in Europe long after the war in Ukraine ends, regardless of whether Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in power, urging Europe to strengthen militarily, accelerate EU enlargement and treat Ukraine as a central pillar of the continent’s future security.

Speaking alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the fifth annual Helsinki Security Forum, Sandu described Moldova’s experience confronting Russian hybrid warfare – from political financing and voter bribery to cyberattacks, disinformation, energy pressure and repeated violations of Moldovan airspace.

“Moldova enjoys peace today thanks to the courage of the Ukrainian people, of the Ukrainian leadership, and thanks to the support that you and many other friends of Ukraine have been providing,” Sandu told the forum.

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The agreement to release oil stocks comes amid growing concerns in Brussels about entering winter with low strategic reserves, and becoming more susceptible to what several EU officials described as US “blackmail”.

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has joined the supervisory board of Giperglobus LLC, which operates the Globus hypermarket chain in Russia.

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Hyperglobus was spun ​off from Germany's Globus Holding in 2025 and is now fully independent, according to Globus.

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Giperglobus owner Thomas Bruch said Schröder’s appointment would let the company draw on his many years of experience in Russian political and economic affairs. He said the former chancellor would help the company maintain an “approach focused on dialogue” and find constructive solutions under current conditions.

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Globus remains one of the few foreign retailers that continued operating in Russia after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, RBC reported. Giperglobus LLC now finances its operations with its own funds and has shareholders and a brand in common with the German chain. Giperglobus owns 22 stores in eight regions.

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After the invasion began, Schröder maintained his relationship with Putin and continued visiting Russia. In July 2022, he met with Putin in Moscow and said a rift between them was impossible. In May 2026, Putin called Schröder his “preferred” mediator for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but Europe refused to let Moscow choose its representative. In June 2026, the Kremlin again said the two had met, but gave no details of their conversation.

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Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students have called for further strike action.

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The Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) adopted a Statement to confirm Estonia’s unwavering support to the victory of Ukraine in Russia’s war of aggression ... It says that Ukraine’s victory and strategic defeat of Russia are necessary preconditions for ensuring a lasting and fair peace and security in Europe.

The Riigikogu calls on the allies and partners to prioritise the delivery of air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine in the conditions of the approaching winter and Russia’s increasing terror in the sky, and emphasises that Ukraine’s defence industry basis needs to be supported and the economic capability of the country ensured through long-term financial aid.

In the Statement, countries are called to ensure the critical stocks for Ukraine for the coming winter. The Statement also supports increasing economic pressure against Russia, more efficient application of sanctions, and the prosecution of violators.

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In the Statement, the Riigikogu reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s accession to NATO and the European Union, also highlighting political unity, democracy, rule of law, human rights, and the continuation of the necessary reforms in the country.

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The Riigikogu calls for the completion of the establishment of the special international tribunal for the crime of aggression and compensation mechanisms for aggression, and underlines that a lasting peace in Europe cannot be born out of rewarding the aggression or restoring the spheres of influence. “A fair and lasting peace requires the preservation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as reliable security guarantees that prevent any new aggressions from the part of the Russian Federation,” the Statement says.

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Lithuania’s government on Wednesday approved a draft legislation banning Russian and Belarusian nationals from purchasing property in areas located near strategic sites, even if they hold residence permits.

Belarusian nationals without residence permits would also be barred from buying property, while Russians were banned from doing so in a previous bill.

The restrictions would not apply where ownership is acquired through inheritance. ​ If approved by the Seimas, the amendments would come into force on January 1 next year.

Latvia and Finland previosuly banned Belarusian and Russian nationals from purchasing property, with exceptions for those who hold residence permits in the respective countries. Estonia is now planning to introduce a similar ban.

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Norway's domestic security service (PST) reports increased intelligence activity from Russia and China targeting Norwegian coastal and maritime areas, urging public vigilance.

The focus is on mapping ports, communication cables, and undersea oil and gas pipelines, potentially preparing for sabotage.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration confirms a marked rise in reported incidents, mainly digital, alongside covert maritime intelligence operations. It has proposed stricter port security practices to the Ministry, emphasizing the need for rapid action to address infrastructure weaknesses.

Norwegian ports are vital for supply chains and NATO reinforcements, especially after Sweden and Finland joined the alliance. PST asks the public to report suspicious activity, while Hurtigruten requests clearer inclusion in national preparedness planning and training.

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The procedures in force in the room that provide for visual identification of the object before it is shot down are to be replaced by the so-called positive identification.

What is positive identification?

After changing the procedures, the pilot or his commander will be able to decide to shoot down a foreign object on the basis of information collected by radars and other systems or information provided by the Ukrainian side, which regularly faces raids of Russian drones and missiles.

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Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz informed on Wednesday that new military procedures on simpler rules for identifying and shooting down foreign objects in the Polish airspace are ready. - 1 October is always a good time for implementing procedures - he added.

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During the current pre-election period, the State Security Service (VDD) is keeping a close eye on "what is happening in society and the information space" in order to prevent attempts to illegally influence the course and results of the 15th Saeima elections, it said on September 28th.

"During the elections, the VDD, in cooperation with the State Police and other state and local government institutions, will implement enhanced security measures to ensure free and fair elections," the VDD said.

The competence of the VDD is to identify and prevent attempts by both foreign and Latvian nationals to illegally influence the conduct and results of elections.

"In the opinion of the VDD, Russia may potentially intensify disinformation campaigns against political forces and parliamentary candidates who strongly oppose Russian aggression and support Ukraine in order to influence public opinion and election results in the Latvian information space ...," said a VDD release.

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The VDD also asked the public to provide information on detected cases of the production or dissemination of deliberately false discrediting information about a political party or candidate for deputy using 'deepfake' technology.

Information about possible violations can be sent to the e-mail address velesanas@vdd.gov.lv by calling the 24-hour telephone number 67208964. The VDD guarantees the confidentiality of the information provider.

It will also be interesting to see how ready popular social networks such as X, Facebook and TikTok are over coming days to run misleading, scaremongering or propagandistic advertisements – though this was not mentioned by the VDD in their release.

The State Security Service (VDD) is one of the three Latvian Security and Intelligence Services, the others being the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) and the Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD).

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Latvia's staunchly pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to retain power after Saturday's national election, as many voters ​grow wary of potential Russian aggression amid airspace incursions that brought down the previous coalition.

Kulbergs, 47, a former racing driver, came to power in May after ‌a previous coalition crumbled over its handling of incidents in which stray military drones flew undetected into Latvia. Though the drones were Ukrainian, officials have blamed Russia for causing them to divert from their flight paths.

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Darmanin told RTL radio that police had arrested 2,000 people, most of them teenagers, since the protests began

Four hundred high schools — roughly one in 10 — were closed on Friday

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Several Finnish lawmakers have said someone entered their homes while they were away, Yle reported.

The incidents took place over the past year. Nothing was stolen during the suspected intrusions, but lawmakers reported noticeable signs that someone had been there — for example, doors left open or lights turned on. Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho said this may have been deliberate.

The exact number of lawmakers affected has not been reported, but Yle puts it at “fewer than 20.” Halla-aho said they did not belong to the same party or share any other common characteristics.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said foreign actors could be behind the incidents. “If someone is trying to destabilize Finland, undermine our sense of security, or weaken our support for Ukraine, for example, it has the opposite effect,” he said.

Orpo also said Russia had previously tried to interfere in European elections. Finland’s next parliamentary election will be held in April 2027.

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From connected cars to British universities, from Russian sabotage to Iranian cyber operations, European security services are making increasingly explicit warnings public. The alerts come as Europe heads towards an election-heavy 2027, leaving governments to balance security concerns, diplomatic relationships and economic interests.

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European intelligence agencies are increasingly warning about security vulnerabilities in interconnected systems, from connected cars to university research partnerships. These warnings highlight the growing concern over data security, industrial competition, and technological dependence, particularly with China and Russia.

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When a car becomes a security concern. A car can also be a platform for collecting information. That is the message behind a new warning from Dutch intelligence about the risks associated with the increasingly connected systems installed in modern vehicles.

• Microphones and cameras can technically be activated remotely, according to the document published on Wednesday. Infotainment systems can hold identifiers from connected devices, contacts, internet traffic, messages and navigation data. GPS and telematics systems can also be used to reconstruct a vehicle’s location and movements. The advice to users is unusually concrete: avoid confidential conversations inside or near the vehicle, and limit the amount of personal or sensitive information entered into onboard systems.
• The Dutch warning does not identify China or Chinese manufacturers as the source of the threat. It addresses the vulnerabilities of connected vehicles in general. But it comes as the security implications of Chinese-made cars are becoming an increasingly sensitive issue in Europe.

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• Connected cars combine many of the features that have driven those concerns: sensors, cameras, microphones, geolocation, remotely updatable software and vast quantities of data. In the case of Chinese manufacturers, concerns over data collection intersect with the broader question of the relationship between companies and the state — and whether technologies becoming embedded in everyday European life could generate new strategic dependencies.
• It is here — rather than in the Dutch warning itself — that the car intersects with Europe’s broader China debate. Data security, industrial competition and technological dependence are increasingly converging around the same product.

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From universities to semiconductors. Cars are only one part of the picture. On the same day as the Dutch warning, the security of British university research partnerships with Chinese entities came under renewed scrutiny, amid concerns about the potential transfer of sensitive cyber expertise.

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Russia and the space below conventional war. With Russia, the picture is different — and more immediately coercive. On September 24, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service published an assessment concluding that Europe’s security environment had deteriorated further. Moscow, the agency said, had intensified its use of sabotage and destructive cyberattacks and was attacking targets in Europe with drones. Its conclusion was stark: “the hybrid war is escalating”.

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Making those risks public inevitably reduces the room for political ambiguity. It does not compel a government to adopt a particular policy towards China, Russia or Iran. But it makes it harder, after the fact, to argue that the risks had not been identified. In that sense, public intelligence warnings can begin to function as policy signals.

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