The National Security Council will convene this Friday to evaluate these risks and review a protection plan being developed by federal security services and ministers. Belgium is increasing investments in drone detection and interception technology following intelligence from Eastern European allies. Vansina noted that while the general threat level is rising, there is currently no concrete threat specifically targeting Belgium.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Belgium National Security Council Meets Friday on Russian Hybrid Threats
Geopolitics22 days ago
Russia may test NATO allies through limited actions, including the temporary occupation of territory or false-flag strikes using captured Ukrainian drones against critical infrastructure, according to Belgium's Chief of Defence Frederik Vansina. He stated that these incidents have escalated since the beginning of the year as Russia attempts to undermine European support for Ukraine. While Russia has so far remained below the Article 5 threshold, Vansina warned of concerns that it could eventually cross that line, though he noted Russia currently lacks the capacity for a massive attack on the alliance.
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