Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service said in a threat assessment on Thursday that Russia is likely to intensify hybrid warfare over the coming months, conducting more frequent attacks on Western countries and NATO that could cause more severe consequences than before. The assessment, issued after Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone strike on Leipzig/Halle airport, has renewed concern about hybrid and disruptive activity by Russia in Europe and prompted calls among EU members for a new

As Japanese markets reopen after a holiday, the yen has fallen for a second straight week, pushing USD/JPY back toward the closely watched 160 level and reviving intervention risk. Market participants say 160 is again a test of Japan’s tolerance for depreciation after the Bank of Japan’s Sept. 18 policy meeting; the BOJ has accelerated tightening amid internal dissent while US policy appears to be moving more hawkishly. Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategist Carol Kong warns that if US yields continue to rise and markets probe Japan’s resolve, USD/JPY could soon breach 160; a rapid break would materially increase the likelihood of official action, noting recent reports Japan has run exchange‑rate checks and there is precedent for coordinated intervention.

克里姆林宫重申，俄罗斯希望在乌克兰问题上达成和平解决，而非临时停火。