Russia has moved beyond its long‑standing hybrid warfare tactics, opting instead for more overt, kinetic operations that have caught European militaries off‑guard.
In recent conflicts, Moscow has deployed conventional force rather than relying on covert or cyber methods, signalling a strategic shift that has forced European states to reassess their defence postures.
European defence planners have responded by updating doctrines, increasing readiness, and conducting joint exercises designed to counter the new type of threat posed by Russia’s kinetic approach.
Despite these developments, the United States has not yet fully realigned its strategy to match Europe’s adjustments, leaving a gap in transatlantic security coordination.
Analysts argue that Washington must accelerate its response to keep pace with Europe and maintain effective deterrence against Russia’s evolving military tactics.
<small>Source: Defense One — read the original story there.</small>