EU weighs countermeasures to Russian hybrid war, backs €150B arms credit

The EU is assessing new measures to counter sabotage, drone incursions, and cyberattacks attributed to Russia, alongside a €150 billion credit facility for weapons procurement. This signals a coordinated European response to a sustained pattern of hybrid threats, with the credit line marking a significant fiscal commitment to defense. The effectiveness and scope of the measures remain uncertain, but the move underscores escalating tensions and a shift toward collective defense financing.