European nations take new military and diplomatic steps against Russia

Several European countries are taking actions against Russia in response to perceived threats. The UK is considering new sanctions to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, which is used to circumvent existing sanctions.

Germany is stationing a permanent army brigade in Lithuania, a move described as a response to the Russian threat. This comes alongside reports of Russia applying 'hybrid pressure' on German forces there and a diplomatic row where Russia expelled a German diplomat over espionage allegations.