Drone and Cyber Threat
Against Norway and Europe
Europe faces threats, drones over Norway and Denmark, and cyberattacks targeting major European hubs. At the same time, Trump is pressuring the EU on trade issues related to Russia, China, and India, while giving little response to Russian provocations. Norway’s choice to side with the EU, instead of securing a trade and defense agreement with the US, leaves the country vulnerable.
September 23, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
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New cases of cyberattacks
The military situation between Europe and Russia is now extremely tense, while both European and Norwegian authorities continue to provoke Trump. The American president is set to address the United Nations later today, and expectations are high.
In recent years, we have seen what resemble Russian invasion drills targeting installations across Europe. In 2022 and 2023, Russian vessels were exposed for mapping oil and gas pipelines in the North Sea. Last night, drones flew over Gardermoen, forcing the closure of Norwegian airspace. The same happened over Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport yesterday evening. Earlier last week, airports in Berlin, Brussels, and London were hit by cyberattacks. These are not isolated events, but part of a growing series of incidents in recent years.
Trump is holding back
A few weeks ago, Poland shot down three Russian drones and called on NATO to invoke Article 4. As a result, several European fighter jets have been deployed to monitor the continent’s borders. Concern has grown over the American president’s failure to comment publicly on these incidents. Only last Saturday did Trump finally say “yes” when asked by a journalist whether he would support Poland.
Trump’s reluctance is likely linked to the fact that, during the same period, he pressured the EU to impose punitive tariffs on China and India for purchasing Russian oil. The EU has not commented on his demands, read more here.
Trump is hardly less irritated after China, contrary to his demands, avoided EU tariffs on BYD cars by committing to produce all EU-sold vehicles within the Union by 2028. This fits with typical EU policy: creating European jobs by imposing tariffs on fully manufactured goods. The same approach is used against Norway — for example, on processed fish. While the Norwegian press likes to attack Trump as a protectionist, the reality is more complex.
Trump expects loyalty from Europe and aims for the United States to reclaim the role from China as Europe’s largest trading partner. He holds all the bargaining cards, while the EU is unable to defend itself and has no plan B. International media are debating this far more than the Norwegian press, leaving many unaware of how serious the situation really is.
Denmark recently staged a large-scale military exercise in Greenland with several NATO allies — but without U.S. participation. It is highly likely that Trump also sees this as a provocation from the EU.
At the same time, Trump is exploring every possible avenue to restore U.S. global dominance. He is planning a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before the end of the year.
Norway is exposed
Norway, which is not an EU member, has refrained from entering into a trade agreement with the United States that could have secured military support against Russia. Trump wants a mineral and defense agreement with Norway.
The Labour government has not explained why it chooses the EU, given that the EU cannot defend us without NATO. Meanwhile, the Norwegian press fails to ask the questions that would have informed the public about the real and critical situation Norway is facing.
You can read more about Norway and the geopolitical situation in The Mineral Petition.
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Council of the European Union
Infographic on EU–US tradeReuters
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Kim Jong-un open to new talks with TrumpReuters
Germany planning for 1,000 wounded soldiers per day in war scenarioReuters
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Estonia: three Russian aircraft violated its airspaceReuters
Denmark leads large military exercise in Greenland without the USReuters
Trump downplays drone incident in Poland, fuels European uneaseReuters
Poland shoots down drones, first NATO country to fire in the warFinansavisen
Exposed Russian mapping of gas pipelines in the North Sea
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