
At least 366 Russian intelligence officers are in Europe
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The Ukrainian foreign secret service warns of Russian secret service activities in Europe.
Moscow's hybrid war "At least 366 Russian intelligence officers are in Europe"
The Ukrainian foreign secret service is considered to be well informed about Moscow's machinations. Deputy Chief Oleh Luhovskyi warns: Russia will expand its sabotage campaign.
An interview by Fidelius Schmid
October 1, 2026, 11:29 a.m

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the number of generals and admirals would be reduced by 20 percent, with the reductions to be completed by January 1, 2027. He justified this by doubling the previously ordered reduction of 10 percent. Critics such as former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warn of the loss of combat experience in the current Iran war and see the measure as politically motivated. At the same time, Elon Musk is said to be working on a project called 'Meridian' on the future of warfare.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in Quantico, Virginia, that Elon Musk will take a leading role in the Pentagon's new Project Meridian to explore the future of warfare, particularly autonomous weapons systems and AI, with initial results expected within 120 days.

The Homeland Security Division is practicing for the first time in the public space between Stendal and the island in Saxony-Anhalt to protect the A14 bridge and prepare for power failure scenarios. Reservists like Benny P. and Christian S. describe their motivation, while the new Reserve Strengthening Act abolishes double voluntariness and is intended to strengthen the reserve to 200,000 by 2033.

A massive IT failure at BWI has been affecting the Bundeswehr's work for over a week. Around 60,000 reservists have no access to their data. The Ministry of Defense cites operational reasons instead of a cyber attack as the cause.

Iran is once again putting a $30,000 bounty on US soldiers. The conflict between the USA, Israel and Iran has been going on since February.
The US military has completely left Iraq. After an agreement was reached in 2024, the last soldiers left the country, which was celebrated in Iraq with four-day closures of public facilities.