The European Union and NATO expressed "total solidarity" with Germany after a hybrid attack that was attributed to Russia. The statements were made in response to growing tensions between Berlin and Moscow.
The referenced hybrid attack comes in a context of deteriorating relations between the two countries. Germany had ordered the closure of a Russian consulate, which provoked a reaction from Moscow.
Russia responded by promising an "appropriate response" to the closure of the consulate by Germany. This situation intensified the diplomatic conflict between the two countries.
European and NATO leaders expressed support for Germany, condemning Russian actions and reinforcing the need for unity among Western allies in the face of what they consider to be a hybrid threat.
