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Finnish President Urges Musk to Expand Starlink for Ukraine

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has urged SpaceX owner Elon Musk to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage for Ukraine, including over areas inside Russia where Russian ballistic missile launchers are located. Stubb said such access could help Ukraine identify and strike missile launchers and potentially save lives.

Ukraine is facing shortages of air-defense systems and ammunition as winter approaches, while Russia has increased its use of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian officials believe Starlink coverage in Russian territory could help their forces target mobile missile launchers located near the border.

Stubb also called for an unconditional ceasefire followed by negotiations on security, territory, reconstruction and compensation. He said Ukraine’s immediate winter priorities include air defense, energy infrastructure and financial support, while acknowledging that he does not expect the war to end before winter.

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Denmark Warns Russia Could Intensify Hybrid Warfare in Coming Months

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Denmark’s defence intelligence service has warned that Russia is likely to increase its hybrid warfare activities against Western countries and NATO in the coming months. The assessment points to a growing risk of attacks that could have greater consequences for targeted countries, amid heightened European concerns over sabotage and cyber threats.

The intelligence service said there is a low but growing risk of a limited military attack against one or more NATO countries bordering Russia. Potential actions could include drone or missile strikes on infrastructure supporting Ukraine, false-flag operations involving Ukrainian-made drones, or a limited deployment of Russian troops near a NATO border.

Intelligence chief Thomas Ahrenkiel said Russia’s objective could be to create divisions within NATO rather than seize territory. Meanwhile, Denmark’s Resilience Agency said Russia was likely to attempt destructive cyberattacks against Denmark and raised its threat level. Moscow has repeatedly denied involvement in hybrid warfare or sabotage operations in NATO countries.

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Azerbaijan Pardons French National After EU Drops Sanctions on Usmanov

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned French national Martin Ryan on Wednesday, shortly after the European Union lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. Ryan had been serving a 10-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan after being convicted of espionage in March. It was not immediately clear whether he had been released.

European diplomats told Reuters that France had privately indicated concerns that Azerbaijan was using Usmanov’s sanctions case to pressure Paris over French citizens detained in the country. Azerbaijan rejected the suggestion, saying its support for removing sanctions against Usmanov was based on its view that the measures were unjust. Relations between France and Azerbaijan have been strained for years, partly over France’s support for Armenia.

The EU’s decision to remove sanctions on Usmanov and fellow Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman has also exposed differences among EU governments over policy toward Moscow. Ukraine has criticized the move and said it would seek to have sanctions reinstated. Ryan was among 19 people pardoned by Aliyev on Wednesday, including Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian-Israeli and Pakistani citizens.

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France Says Russian Hybrid Attacks Are Intensifying

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Russia’s hybrid attacks targeting France and other European countries have intensified in recent weeks. He said France would respond and has ordered the government to prepare measures to protect critical infrastructure from potential drone and cyber attacks.

Macron said Moscow was seeking to intimidate Europe and weaken its support for Ukraine. He pointed to an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport in August, which Germany has attributed to Russia, as an example of the changing nature of the threat. Russia has rejected European allegations of hybrid attacks as baseless.

Macron also addressed rising fuel prices and France’s economic pressures, as the government works on its budget for next year. He said the country’s high deficit limits its ability to offset higher fuel costs and announced that G7 countries are expected to meet in the coming weeks to strengthen cooperation and secure energy supplies.

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Fire Erupts at Bulgarian Weapons Facility; Sabotage Probe Underway

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A fire has broken out at a weapons storage facility operated by Bulgarian defence company EMCO near the village of Tsareva Livada, prompting an investigation into its cause. Bulgaria’s Interior Minister said the blaze was brought under control and no injuries were reported, while authorities are examining whether the incident could be linked to a previous explosion at another EMCO facility in August.

Officials have not ruled out sabotage and said investigators would compare the latest incident with previous fires at EMCO and other defence facilities. EMCO, however, has stated that the fire was the result of sabotage, pointing to more than 10 similar incidents involving Bulgarian defence companies since 2011. The facility reportedly stored ammunition, including a small quantity of medium-calibre rounds.

The incident comes amid previous allegations surrounding attacks on EMCO facilities and its owner, arms trader Emilian Gebrev. Bulgarian prosecutors have previously accused Russian nationals of involvement in earlier weapons depot explosions, allegations rejected by Moscow. Authorities are also facing renewed questions over security measures and the storage and protection of explosives at defence facilities.

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Anthropic Disrupts AI Misuse Linked to Bioweapons and Cyberattacks

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Anthropic said it disrupted attempts to misuse its Claude AI models for potential biological weapons research, weapons development and cyber espionage. In a new threat intelligence report, the company documented five cases involving researchers using Claude in ways that could support biological weapons development, including efforts to plan experiments involving avian influenza.

The company also reported that a suspected Russia-linked hacking group used AI extensively in cyber operations targeting Ukrainian government, military and diplomatic officials. Anthropic said the group used AI to automate activities including phishing, malware development and evading security detection. It also identified other criminal groups using Claude for weapons-related software and intelligence activities.

Anthropic further said it disrupted attacks involving seven China-based AI labs, including Alibaba, Moonshot and DeepSeek, which it accused of attempting to extract Claude’s capabilities. The company alleged that some operators conducted large-scale “distillation” efforts using Claude outputs to improve other AI models, while Moonshot and DeepSeek allegedly routed customer conversations through Claude for training purposes.

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Russian Drone Incursion Delays Zelensky’s Flight From Moldova

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A Russian drone entering Moldovan airspace delayed a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena as they prepared to leave Chisinau for Norway. Moldova temporarily closed its airspace after the unmanned aircraft crossed the border from the direction of Ukraine, leaving Zelensky’s aircraft on the runway for about an hour. Several other flights were also affected.

The flight was cleared to depart after authorities confirmed that the drone had come down and exploded about 160km from Chisinau International Airport. Zelensky and Olena later arrived safely in Oslo, where the Ukrainian president held talks with Norwegian officials on military support before attending the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V.

The incident comes as Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and surrounding areas intensify. Kyiv has experienced record levels of air-raid alerts, while a recent attack on a Moldovan border crossing killed two people. Ukraine has also carried out long-range drone strikes inside Russia, highlighting the escalating use of unmanned aircraft in the ongoing conflict.

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Germany Says New Debt Needed to Strengthen Defence

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Germany needs to take on new debt to strengthen its defence and infrastructure, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said while defending the government’s 2027 budget. He argued that increased borrowing is necessary to address growing security threats and years of underinvestment. Germany plans to borrow €838.2 billion between 2027 and 2030, while total investment is expected to rise to €117.5 billion in 2027 from €78.9 billion in 2025.

Defence spending is set to increase significantly, with core defence expenditure projected at €109 billion in 2027, up from €82.2 billion in 2026. Including support for Ukraine and other security measures, total defence and security spending will reach €130.1 billion. Klingbeil said the increased spending is intended to protect Germany from potential conflict, amid concerns over Russia and growing cyber and hybrid threats.

The government’s spending plans face political challenges after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, exposing divisions within the ruling coalition. Klingbeil also defended the investment programme as a way to revive Germany’s weak economy. The economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter, while several economic institutes have raised their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing stronger government spending.

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Germany Probes Suspected Arson at Defence Firm

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German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at a construction site outside the Munich headquarters of defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz. Police arrested a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian, who are suspected of throwing incendiary devices. The fire caused no significant damage and no injuries were reported.

The incident comes amid growing concerns across Europe over possible sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. Germany has faced two suspected attempts to disrupt its electricity grid in recent days, while authorities are also investigating a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport that Germany and its allies have linked to Russia. Moscow has denied involvement.

Security concerns are spreading beyond Germany, with Denmark’s intelligence service saying Russia has attempted to recruit Danish citizens online to gather information on defence companies and infrastructure. German investigators are also examining possible international links to the Leipzig drone incident as European governments increase vigilance over potential foreign-backed sabotage.

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Norway Seizes Russian Ship Over $4.2 Billion Naftogaz Claim

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Norway has seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in the Arctic to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation claim awarded to Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz over assets Russia seized following its 2014 annexation of Crimea. The ship was detained off Svalbard and will remain in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago.

The Svalbard governor’s office confirmed that the vessel would be held in Svalbard and said arrangements would be made for its crew and passengers. Russia has demanded the ship’s immediate release and said it would pursue the matter through legal channels. The vessel had arrived in the Russian-operated settlement of Barentsburg carrying Russian scientists.

Naftogaz has been pursuing Russian assets in several countries to enforce a 2023 Hague tribunal ruling that awarded it $4.22 billion plus interest and legal costs. The Ukrainian company said it would continue seeking Russian assets worldwide until the compensation is paid, while Russia continues to challenge the enforcement efforts.

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