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Let’s talk about how Europe is handling the growing problem of authoritarian regimes targeting critics abroad. While awareness is rising, the EU’s response is still patchy and often ineffective - especially compared to the scale and sophistication of these cross-border threats.

The European Parliament leads the charge - setting up committees, debating resolutions, and raising the alarm. But words and warnings haven’t turned into real, enforceable policies or urgent actions. This gap leaves exiles vulnerable to harassment, and even violence on European soil.

Too often, this issue gets lost in the broader conversation about “hybrid threats” - like cyberattacks or disinformation - rather than being called out for what it is: a direct assault on freedoms and security.

Some EU institutions and national governments don’t see this as an emergency. Reported cases are still low, but many incidents go unreported. Political or economic ties with certain regimes make decisive action risky, and the lack of clear data can mask the real scope.

We urgently need a clear and coordinated response to transnational repression. This means establishing unambiguous policies that define and address these threats at both national and EU levels.

Flames have broken out at #Russia’s Olenya airbase in the northern Murmansk region. The facility is a major base for Russia’s strategic bombers.

On one of the videos, a witness to the incident states that drones started flying out of a truck parked near Olenegorsk. As reported by the Telegram channel Baza, which is close to law enforcement, the truck driver might not have been aware of the drones; he has been detained.

A source in #Ukraine’s SBU confirmed to the BBC that Ukrainian drones struck three Russian airfields today - Olenya (Murmansk), Dyagilevo (Ryazan), and Belaya (Irkutsk). According to the source, over 40 military aircraft were damaged, including A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22M3 bombers.

More from witnesses: drones launch directly from the backs of trucks.

Reports indicate an explosion in Severomorsk, home to #Russia’s largest base for nuclear-powered submarines. Governor Andrei Chibis of Murmansk region stated that the area has been attacked by Ukrainian drones.

By the way, on June 1st, #Russia celebrates Military Transport Aviation Day - a professional holiday for those who ensure the strategic mobility of the Armed Forces!

Some Russian and pro-Lukashenka channels report that the explosion in Severomorsk has not been confirmed yet. Below is the post from governor Chibis:

The mayor of Severomorsk has confirmed that there are no explosions in the city. So for now, not confirmed.

Link: severpost.ru/read/190052/

According to Operativnyi ZSU, operation "Spider’s Web" was in preparation for over a year and a half. It was executed by SBU head Vasyl Malyuk and his team. The SBU first smuggled FPV drones into #Russia, followed by mobile wooden huts. The drones were hidden beneath the

Preliminary estimates indicate that the damage to Russian aviation amounts to more than $2 billion, DW News writes.

#Belarus One of pro-Lukashenka loyalists and propagandists is already threatening that in response to today's attacks, #Russia will respond with more powerful weapons, specifically mentioning Oreshnik. He is currently an MP.

#Russia This needs verification. Telegram channels are reporting that a fifth Russian airfield, Voskresensk, has caught fire in the Moscow region.

Some Russian channels wrote that it was Olenegorsk in the Murmansk region. Again, needs verification.

Russian propaganda ignored the attack on military airfields. The first reports appeared only after a press release from the Russian MOD. The main TV channels - Channel One, Russia 1, and NTV - instead covered the offensive in Ukraine and the bridge collapse in Bryansk Oblast.