Europe Prepares Citizens for Potential War with Russia

European leaders are warning that Russia is preparing attacks on European countries, prompting governments to accelerate preparations for a potential conflict. Vladimir Putin denies aggressive intentions, but officials cite drone incursions, a foiled Leipzig airport attack, and disinformation campaigns as evidence of ongoing hybrid warfare. Lithuania has finalized evacuation plans for Vilnius, with three routes including a key corridor to Poland. Poland offers civilian survival training in military bases, including first aid and drone response. Germany is assessing hospital capacity to handle up to 1,000 wounded soldiers daily, while Sweden has distributed crisis brochures and planned mass burial sites for up to 500,000 people. Switzerland adopted a new national security strategy on September 18, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and improving alert systems through the Alertswiss app and cell broadcast technology. These measures follow more than 80 years of peace in Europe, marking a significant shift in civilian preparedness.