Defence
NU+ | Defense Expert Ko Colijn on the Difficult Fight Against the Shadow Fleet
Defense expert Ko Colijn, who has provided Dutch citizens with analysis of armed conflicts for fifty years, discusses the risks European countries face in tackling the Russian shadow fleet. In his latest commentary, Colijn explains the complexities and potential consequences of confronting this clandestine network. He highlights that addressing the shadow fleet poses significant challenges for Europe, emphasizing the strategic and security dilemmas involved. The article was published on NU.nl and focuses on current tensions related to Ukraine as of 2026-09-13.
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