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European leaders are increasing intelligence cooperation and defense spending in response to rising tensions with Russia and internal EU trust issues. New initiatives include enhanced drone defenses and a strategic plan to strengthen eastern borders, amid concerns over Russian hybrid warfare and deteriorating US-EU intelligence ties.
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The U.S. will stop rotating a brigade in Romania, with about 1,000 troops remaining, reflecting a strategic shift towards the Indo-Pacific. This move follows increased Russian hybrid warfare activities and NATO's heightened eastern defenses. The decision aims to balance U.S. priorities while maintaining NATO commitments.
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Finnish officials are divided over engaging directly with Russia's Putin amid ongoing tensions. Niinistö suggests Europe should hold talks itself, while others emphasize the need for EU coordination and caution due to the Ukraine war. The Kremlin remains open to respectful ties with Finland.