Europe’s defense leaders are warning that the continent isn’t prepared for a prolonged war with Russia, as hybrid tactics and rising far-right, pro-Kremlin movements threaten NATO’s cohesion — especially as the U.S. may reduce its European commitments. With public fatigue for long conflicts forcing quick-war planning and voters resisting cuts to social programs for defense, Europe faces a mounting crisis. Russia is exploiting political anxieties, fueling populist surges in Poland, France, and Italy — all while Germany blames Moscow for a drone attack linked to a suspect with a Russian passport. As elections loom and U.S. troop shifts loom, Europe must urgently coordinate its own defense strategy — or risk being left vulnerable.

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