How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?

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European leaders accuse Russia of hybrid warfare.

There are multiple attacks on multiple fronts, but no one is calling it “war”.

Europe says it is facing wide-ranging attacks, from explosive-laden drones and sabotage to political meddling and cyber targeting.

It blames Russia as its war with Ukraine drags on. But Russia denies the allegations.

So how is a “hybrid war” different from military conflict? And how do countries fight back?

Presenter: Rob Matheson

Guests:

Patrick Bury – Defence and security specialist at the University of Bath

Pavel Felgenhauer – Russian defence and foreign policy analyst

Wolfgang Pusztai – Security policy and defence analyst

Published On 21 Sep 2026

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