EU drafts new security protocol to counter Russian threats across Europe

The European Union is working on a new security protocol designed to strengthen the bloc's collective response to Russian hybrid threats, according to reports on September 28, 2026. The protocol is intended to provide clearer guidelines for coordinated EU action when member states face sabotage, cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and other hybrid tactics from Russia. The move comes amid a series of such incidents affecting EU countries, including drone overflights, railway sabotage, and suspected arson attacks.