These military drills took place against a backdrop of mounting European disquiet over Russia’s apparent readiness to escalate its hybrid war against the West. In addition to increased numbers, Russian drones are also undergoing significant upgrades. Crucially, this means learning from Ukraine’s unrivaled experience in defending against large-scale Russian drone attacks. Individual European countries also need to make sure civilian populations are protected against potential Russian drone attacks. Putin has clearly been encouraged by Trump’s efforts to downgrade America’s involvement in transatlantic security and feels emboldened to escalate his own hybrid war against Europe.