'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'
European defense officials warn of an escalating hybrid war from Russia following a foiled airport attack in Germany. Meanwhile, the right-wing AfD party is projected to see significant gains in regional German elections, and UK political figures are debating the adequacy of current defense spending.
Why it matters
The combination of potential Russian sabotage and the rise of nationalist political parties suggests a period of significant instability and security challenges for European NATO members.
Image caption, Defence officials tell the Financial Times that Europe is losing a "battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war" against the continent after the foiled Leipzig/Halle airport attack in Germany. They have called for it to "rapidly develop new methods to suppress Moscow's campaign against Nato member states or risk escalation". Also on the paper's front page, it reports that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is on course to win a regional election. It says the right-wing AfD is projected to become the largest party in Saxony-Anhalt but is expected to fall short of a parliamentary majority.
Image caption, The Daily Express also leads with Russian attacks, highlighting words from Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge who has said Britain is "weak" and a target. He has urged the government to increase defence spending.
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