Fear in Europe of a Russian attack: "Prepare mentally for something about to happen"

European leaders are warning of potential Russian drone and missile attacks against NATO countries. Finnish President Stubb calls on citizens to prepare mentally, Germany is training hospitals for military conflict, and Poland warns of missile launches in the coming months. Macron convened an emergency meeting amid the intensification of the Russian hybrid threat.

Senior European government and security officials have been warning in recent days about the possibility that Russia will carry out drone or missile attacks against NATO member states, amid the escalation of Moscow's hybrid warfare. Germany has begun training hospitals for a military conflict scenario, Lithuania has updated its evacuation plans, and NATO forces have increased exercises in the Baltic region. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Moscow may launch drones or missiles at NATO countries supporting Ukraine in the coming months. Finnish President Alexander Stubb addressed his citizens: "It is worth preparing mentally for something about to happen." French President Macron convened an emergency meeting and described Tusk's warnings as well-founded. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof emphasized that the warning should be taken seriously. In contrast, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that Europe would face a very short war if NATO attacked. The concern comes amid serious incidents in recent months, including the downing of a Russian drone over Lithuania and the firing of flares from a Russian ship at a Danish helicopter.