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European security is facing its greatest threat since the end of the Cold War.

Conclusion
European security is facing its greatest threat since the end of the Cold War. Russia continues its illegal war on Ukraine and poses an acute threat to the security of the entire European continent. It has intensified its hybrid operations in the UK and across the EU. This threat makes industrial cooperation between the UK and EU, to support Europe’s collective military capabilities and resilience to hybrid threats, an indispensable, strategic imperative. (Conclusion, Paragraph 54)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 May 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
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Report published 04 Mar 2026