Event Brief
Belgian minister warns Europe: defence must go faster
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told the Euronews Defence Summit in Brussels that Europe faces a “dark winter” of Russian hybrid attacks. He urged urgent strengthening of air defences and said Russia is the biggest threat to Belgium’s security.
WHO: Theo Francken
WHAT: Warned that Europe needs to speed up defence efforts, calling for stronger air defences against Russian hybrid attacks
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 4:59 AM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: He warned in response to the threat he described as Russian hybrid attacks and said stronger air defences are urgently needed.
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