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- 1Germany warns of Russia's shadow war risking open conflictβGermany Warns of Russia's Shadow War Risking Violent Conflict
Germany's government has publicly warned that Russia is waging a shadow war of sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks on European soil, saying the campaign risks escalating into violent conflict. Officials point to incidents including sabotage of infrastructure and rail networks. The warning adds to growing alarm across NATO and EU capitals about hybrid attacks attributed to Russian intelligence services.
- 2EU weighs cyber risks to railways used for military mobilityβΌRailways and military mobility: mitigating the impact of potential cyberattacks on civil-military infrastructure
European policymakers are examining how cyberattacks could disrupt railways and other civil infrastructure that would also carry military forces and equipment in a crisis. The debate focuses on protecting civil-military networks, as reliance on civilian rail for defence logistics grows amid security concerns in Europe.
- 3Canada and EU plan to link next-generation payment systemsβCanada, EU plan to link next-gen payment systems, easing transactions
Canada and the European Union have announced plans to connect their next-generation payment systems, according to a joint statement, in a move intended to make cross-border transactions easier and cheaper between the two economies. The announcement was made alongside wider Canada-EU talks, and observers see it as a step toward reducing reliance on existing international payment networks.
- 4Russian strikes nearly deplete Ukraine's train reserveβRussian strikes nearly deplete Ukraine's train reserve β FT Ukraine has nearly exhausted its reserve of locomotives amid
Ukraine has nearly exhausted its reserve of locomotives amid Russian strikes on its railway network, the Financial Times reports. The country is now negotiating with European partners to secure additional rolling stock to keep trains running, as attacks on rail infrastructure continue to strain one of Ukraine's most vital transport and supply arteries.
- 5Ukrainian rail reserves nearly depleted after Russian strikesβHereβs what The Counteroffensive is reading today: # Ukrainian train reserves are almost depleted after Russian attacks
Reports say Ukraine's reserve train stock is almost exhausted after repeated Russian attacks on its railway network, which moves troops, grain and aid. Kyiv is now turning to European neighbours that use the same Soviet-standard wide track gauge β notably Poland, Slovakia and others β to supply additional carriages and locomotives to keep critical rail logistics running.