Defense Policy

“Russia’s ‘Phantom Fleet’ and Drone Incursions Expose Europe’s Weakness at Copenhagen Summit”

By National Security Desk | October 2, 2025

At a tense summit in Copenhagen, Europe’s leaders confront Russia’s shadowy maritime fleet and drone attacks—yet the cracks in their collective defense threaten American security interests too.

As 47 European leaders gathered in Copenhagen, the stark reality of Russia’s hybrid warfare took center stage. The so-called "phantom fleet"—a clandestine armada circumventing EU sanctions—and relentless drone incursions highlight an urgent lesson: Europe remains dangerously unprepared to defend its own sovereignty. How Long Will Europe Delay True Defense Against Moscow’s Hybrid Threats? Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen didn’t mince words. Calling for Europe to be fully capable of defending itself by 2030—not a year later—she sounded an alarm that resonates far beyond the continent. "There is a hybrid war underway in Europe," she said bluntly, underscoring how Russian tactics...

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