Europe warns Russia may test NATO with covert attacks

European intelligence chiefs warn Russia may test NATO's resolve with an attack on European soil within months, as sabotage and covert attacks targeting countries supporting Ukraine escalate. The warnings follow a series of incidents including fires at defence facilities, drone discoveries, and arson attacks across Europe, all believed to trace back to Russia but below the military response threshold. European governments are debating effective countermeasures while balancing public alarm against dismissing the threat. Officials note Russia's risk appetite is growing, though direct conflict remains unlikely. Baltic states prefer framing the issue as chronic rather than acute, while leaders at the UN seek a united front amid concerns about Donald Trump's stance on NATO.