Can Europe defend itself from Russia? With Deborah Haynes

Since 2025, NATO has had to scramble fighter jets about 400 times in response to Russian drones or missiles entering its territory. So, is Europe ready to defend itself against Russia?Richard, recently back from observing NATO exercises in Latvia, speaks to Sky News’ defence and security editor Deborah Haynes about why some European governments are sending out instruction manuals telling people what to do in the event of an attack from Russia.They also discuss Russia's growing "hybrid attacks", which include tactics such as cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation, and deniable incursions - that can complicate or divide an Article 5 response, the rule where all NATO members are expected to come to the aid of an ally under attack.Haynes cites concerns from intelligence officials about possible Russian provocations and also describes her podcast-turned-TV show The Wargame, which models a Russian attack on the UK, exposing limited air defences and the narrow gap between conventional weakness and nuclear escalation.You can email your questions to Richard and Yalda at theworld@sky.ukYou can watch Richard’s NBC News package on the NATO exercises here.You can listen to The Wargame podcast here.For information about Sky's TV adaptation of The Wargame, click here. To subscribe to Sky News’ Defence Insider click here. Paid subscription required for full access. UK only. 18+. T&Cs apply.