European leaders fear Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine and expand hybrid attacks against NATO allies.

European leaders fear Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine and expand hybrid attacks against NATO allies.

Western intelligence sources say Russia is making administrative preparations for a possible "stealth mobilization" after the election, though they doubt whether a full public mobilization of 300,000 troops is likely.

Officials say Moscow is stepping up recruitment efforts, including targeting people with legal or financial problems, while European leaders warn that Russia's hybrid operations against Europe are escalating.

Source: The Telegraph