For a long time, Europe prioritized supporting Ukraine and limiting Russia’s involvement in the war. However, the situation has changed, and European countries are now focusing on their own security. Preparations for potential conflict with Russia have started, triggered by drone incursions across multiple countries, beginning in Poland. Although Russia has not openly commented, experts speculate that Putin is either trying to frighten Europe to distract them from Ukraine or gearing up for a direct confrontation.
Drones, even when unarmed, pose a potential threat for future conflicts, potentially leading to nuclear consequences. The recent drone incidents, far from the Russia-Ukraine border, are escalating tensions and creating a risk of global conflict. Many European countries are wary of the unidentified drone activities. Russia has not made any statements, but Europe is of the opinion that these events are part of Russia’s mission in Europe.
A recent event involved drone reconnaissance in Germany. Similar incidents of drone incursions have also occurred in the Netherlands. There are suspicions of espionage activity via drones. These drone incidents have made Europe believe that a major war is about to begin. Currently, the focus is on how to shoot down drones, however, European countries have started preparing for a large-scale war. French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that any violations of European airspace must not be taken lightly, signifying a state of conflict with Russia.
France is ready to confront Russia and retaliate, due to various reasons that have driven Putin’s European mission. Russia has experienced fires at refineries, explosions at gas stations, and is facing oil shortages that Ukraine has caused. Given the circumstances, will Russia retaliate? Will Putin remain silent in the face of these losses? Is Europe now Russia’s primary enemy?