European countries are strengthening preparations for possible military scenarios. For example, France has announced readiness of its medical system to handle mass casualties in case of conflict. However, due to strict bureaucracy and environmental transition policies, some countries struggle to rapidly develop new ammunition production. Explosives production such as TNT in Europe partly relies on supplies from Asia, introducing additional risks should supply chains be disrupted.
Information security is also under threat: in the first half of 2025 alone, Baltic countries recorded 730 cases of jamming and spoofing by Russia, complicating navigation and increasing risks for civil aviation and transportation.
In Finland, within 100 km from the Russian border, illegal weapons caches have been discovered—over 100 units of firearms, 100,000 cartridges, grenades, and military munitions. Preliminary data suggest these depots are connected to Russian activities. Criminal investigation is ongoing.
Russian operatives reportedly distribute weapons stashes, forged passports, and cash in Europe, possibly signaling preparations for potential sabotage or other hostile actions.
Experts further note the global reverberations of the conflict, highlighting world industry’s dependency on microelectronics from Taiwan and the possible impact of supply blockades, which could complicate the international situation.
