{
  "id": 11091666,
  "title": "NATO sees no immediate threat from Russia amid hybrid attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nato-sees-no-immediate-threat-from-russia-amid-hybrid-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4169756-nato-sees-no-immediate-threat-from-russia-amid-hybrid-attacks.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Euronews Defense Summit in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed concern over Russia's nuclear threats and the increase in hybrid attacks across the continent. Rutte stated that NATO, being a defensive alliance, should not tolerate nuclear threats and urged Russia to cease its aggressive actions in Ukraine. He assured that NATO would detect any Russian military buildup and respond accordingly, having already conducted relevant exercises for such scenarios. Meanwhile, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev highlighted the nuclear factor in Russia's arsenal and called for diplomatic efforts to avoid escalating tensions.\n\nEU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius rejected the idea of intensifying diplomatic engagement with Russia, arguing that diplomatic attempts had been unsuccessful in the past. He emphasized that Russia's stance is clear: Ukraine must capitulate, and that Putin must understand the futility of continuing the war. Kubilius also stated that Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks should be equally impactful, leaving it up to the EU to determine how to inflict such pain. U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder criticized the push for a \"Made in Europe\" requirement in rearmament initiatives, arguing that it could alienate NATO allies and weaken collective security. He proposed a \"Made in NATO\" approach to ensure broader access for U.S. defense companies and promote stronger collaboration among allies.\n\nBelgian Defense Minister Theo Francken warned that Europe faces a \"dark winter\" due to the growing number of hybrid threats and urged rapid action to enhance air defense capabilities. He emphasized the need for larger stocks, increased production, and a stronger industrial base to counter Russian air attacks, particularly the use of jet-powered drones. Russia's capability to strategically hide elements of its military machine, as highlighted by FirePoint CEO Iryna Terekh, further underscores the urgency of strengthening Europe's air defense systems.",
  "summary": "Europe’s response to Russian hybrid attacks must be painful, while there is currently no immediate military threat from Russia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}