Security in Europe

Danish minister: "Strengthening our ability to strike back"

The Danish government has confirmed the acquisition of two types of cruise missiles capable of reaching targets inside Russia, according to Danish and Norwegian media. At a press briefing, Minister of Defence Jeppe Bruus (Social Democrats) stated that the purchase bolsters Denmark’s capacity to strike back in the event of an attack.

"These acquisitions represent a significant step toward strengthening Denmark’s self-defense capabilities, bolstering NATO, and enhancing our ability to strike back," he said, as reported by *Politiken*.

The procurement includes the air-launched Joint Strike Missile, manufactured by the Norwegian firm Kongsberg Gruppen, as well as the ground-based cruise missile "Anthem," produced by the American company Covenant. 

Spying alert: Trawlers spotted near critical British cables

Russia appears to be using fishing trawlers to spy on vital British undersea cables, according to *The Telegraph*. The newspaper has identified over 500 instances where fishing vessels either stopped directly above these cables or traveled along their paths for several kilometers.

The cables in question include those connecting the United Kingdom to both Europe and the United States. According to *The Telegraph*, an attack or act of sabotage against such infrastructure would cause catastrophic disruption to banks, hospitals, and mobile telecommunications.

This Russian espionage activity is well-known to both the United Kingdom and NATO.

"Some of these vessels have never had a single fish on their decks," says a source working for the alliance. 

Ukrainian arrested in Berlin – believed to be a Russian spy

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Berlin on suspicion of spying for Russia, according to German media reports.

The man is alleged to have gathered information on matters including weapons production and military facilities in the country.

According to the German intelligence agency BfV, the man has been in contact with Russian intelligence services since 2025.