Topic: United Kingdom

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia and Belarus of "weaponizing migration" to overwhelm European authorities. In the UK, General Sir Roly Walker addressed troops about the need for the public to consent to sacrifices for national defense. The British government is reportedly preparing for a "frank conversation" with citizens regarding the risks of future conflict.

British counter-terrorism police investigated an incident at RAF Fairford involving three vans suspected of containing explosives near the base where U.S. B-2 bombers are stationed. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner suggests the event fits a pattern of Russian or Iranian hybrid warfare across Europe. Officials suspect the use of proxies rather than direct state actors in recent arson and drone incidents.