Sonja van den Ende
They appear to have forgotten the great European wars that originated in the heart of the continent.
European politicians have long been preoccupied with the spectre of Russian "spies or agents" and the threat of drone attacks. In recent weeks, this fixation has intensified, with a sudden surge of drone sightings being reported across the continent - particularly in Western European nations like the Netherlands and Belgium. The prevailing narrative among these politicians is that while Eastern European states such as Poland face a higher risk of sabotage by human agents, Western Europe is the primary target for drone-based operations.
Of course, in many cases it is just fake news. I will describe in detail what exactly is true and what is not.
In the first weeks of November 2025, several mysterious drone sightings were reported over Belgian airports and military bases, such as Brussels Airport (Zaventem), Liège Airport (Luik), and the Kleine-Brogel military air base - all reported by the so-called media and exaggerated by politicians.
Is there a chance it was done by "Russian spies"? Statistically speaking, it's minimal. It's more likely the work of teenagers, amateurs, or, yes, journalists who think the rules don't apply to them and enjoy filming military bases, now that European politicians have gone mad and want war with Russia.
This led to temporary airspace closures in Belgium: on November 4, 2025, Brussels and Liège airports were forced to remain closed for hours, resulting in delays, diversions, and cancellations. There were also sightings over other locations. Belgian security services strongly suspected that Russia was behind these actions, possibly as hybrid warfare, related to Belgium's role in freezing Russian assets through Euroclear and, of course, supporting Ukraine. Russia denies this, and they are right: it wasn't Russia...
A few days after the major drone incident in Belgium, two journalists were stopped at Brussels Airport and their drones confiscated. According to an airport spokesperson, Belgian federal police security officers encountered two individuals outside the airport fence during a patrol. One of them was wearing a black ski cap and hoodie and was carrying a small drone. Police checked both individuals and verified that they had press passes. The pair stated that they intended to take photos at the airport fence, using the drone solely to illustrate press articles. So much for Russian spies and agents - they were simply Belgian journalists!
When the so-called drone attack happened, the UK, France, and Germany immediately sent equipment and personnel to assist Belgium with detection and countermeasures. The National Security Council approved a counter-drone plan with a budget of 50 million euros.
Last weekend it happened again: drones were spotted, this time in the Netherlands, and the Dutch Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans screamed bloody murder on his X account: "See, it's the Russians, they want to sabotage us!"
The timing is, of course, perfect, now that Trump has presented his 28-point plan and Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe are sitting down in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss it. The Dutch delegation immediately pointed the finger at Russia and made it clear to the Americans that Russia is a threat to Europe. In any case, the 28-point plan is merely a "trial run" by the U.S.; Ukraine and Europe don't want peace anyway.
A down-to-earth Dutchman who runs the website Dronewatch Nederland and researches where and how drones are spotted had to tell the politicians the truth about these drone sightings.
But Dutch Minister Brekelmans emphasized on a Dutch television program called Buitenhof that Dutch fighter jets at Volkel are well-secured and that the Ministry of Defence immediately deployed resources to deter the drones!
However, the Ministry of Defence made no statements about the nature of the drone countermeasures. Also, "several drones" were sighted over Eindhoven, after which air traffic was temporarily halted.
But according to Dronewatch: "Volkel Air Base as well as Eindhoven Airport were disrupted by 'small hobby drones' that temporarily disrupted military and civilian air traffic."
Once again the Dutch population was presented with a show about alleged Russian drones, all to scare them, of course, and especially to enlist them in the army, so that one day they can fight against Russia - madness at its finest.
Back to the Belgian hysteria: the Belgians took drastic measures, even though they knew it was only journalists with drones disrupting the airports. They immediately installed a drone detection system, the expensive ORCUS system from the Italian defence company Leonardo, manned by a team from the British Royal Air Force. Heavy equipment with specialized crews, as the Belgian ministry itself claims.
There is considerable fear in Belgium, because, as I already mentioned, the stolen Russian assets are stored in the European Euroclear bank, and according to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU, a decision must be made before Christmas. The assets are to be used as a loan for Ukraine (for weapons and so-called reconstruction), perhaps in the form of Eurobonds.
While the so-called "peace process," the 28-point plan, is being discussed in Geneva (without Russia), Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans announced that the purchase of drone radars will be approved sooner and given top priority. The duplicity of Western politicians - who talk of peace in Geneva while preparing for war - clearly indicates that they are really preparing for war, not to defend themselves, but to attack.
Besides the drones, the Poles are now claiming that "Russians" sabotaged a vital railway line between Poland and Ukraine. Western Europe has also become fearful of sabotage and will naturally take all sorts of drastic measures. The Netherlands in particular, as a hub for American NATO ammunition and weapons, has numerous storage depots scattered throughout the tiny country - completely irresponsible - and is now afraid of drones and sabotage.
Following this incident in Poland, where Poland directly accused Russia (without an investigation), Poland closed the last Russian consulate after what it called "state terrorism" on its railway. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that two Ukrainian citizens involved in the attack had been identified. They had arrived in Poland from Belarus and left shortly after placing explosives on the railway tracks. The PM said that Poland was convinced the men were collaborating with Russian security services and that one of them had previously been arrested in Ukraine for sabotage. But conviction is not an investigation, and as long as there is no evidence and a court case, nothing is proven.
According to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland, Russia sees Europe as a legitimate target for attacks. EU-politically connected researchers are warning the people of Europe, or rather, sowing fear. Statements intended to instil fear in the public appear daily on all kinds of media, such as television, radio, newspapers, and social media:
"For those who still think the war in Ukraine isn't ours and therefore doesn't affect us: wake up! It's a war in Europe, and therefore in our 'backyard.' Russia is a threat to us too. Yes, we must prepare for this kind of sabotage. Hybrid warfare is making the world 'smaller.'"
In Europe, they're even going so far as to establish a military Schengen Zone. A kind of Schengen Zone already exists for the population, which is increasingly under pressure. The Schengen Zone was intended to allow the population free travel within Europe, visa-free travel, and the use of the euro as currency.
The European Union recently presented this plan for a military Schengen Area to facilitate the transport of defence equipment from one member state to another. Currently, rapid defence movements are hampered by narrow tunnels, weak bridges, and, above all, excessive paperwork. All this is intended to keep the aggressor Russia out of Europe.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calls the measures necessary. "Military mobility is essential for ensuring European security," she says. EU intelligence services warn that Russia could attack the EU within five years. In emergencies, military equipment should even be prioritized on European roads.
We can conclude that Europe is not seeking peace with Russia; on the contrary, they are seeking war. This is evident from the recent drone incidents, the rejection of the so-called 28-point plan, and the blaming of Russia for everything without any real evidence.
European politicians and elites speak with the unrestrained fervour of patients who have escaped a psychiatric institution. They appear to have forgotten the great European wars that originated in the heart of the continent - in Germany, aided by collaborators in the Netherlands and Belgium. They have forgotten the profound suffering of past generations and now operate under the delusion that the public will blindly march into the same trap of death and destruction as in 1914 or 1939. Their imaginary enemy, now as then, is Russia - resurrecting the "Red Threat" rhetoric of the German Nazis in 1939 and sustained throughout the Cold War, a phantom that haunts their policy to this very day.