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Russian drones deliberately target Poland, says Foreign Minister Sikorski
Poland‘s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has accused Russia of deliberately targeting Poland with drones, dismissing claims that the drones veered off course as “lies and denials”. In a statement, Sikorski expressed gratitude to the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany for their assistance in responding to the incursions. “Property was damaged, but, fortunately, […]
Israeli ambassador to US threatens future attacks on Hamas leaders in Qatar
The Israeli ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has sparked controversy by suggesting that Israel could repeat its attempt to kill Hamas officials in Qatar if they survived the recent Israeli air strikes in Doha. “If we didn’t get them this time, we’ll get them the next time,” Leiter said in an interview with […]
NATO scrambles to respond to Russian drone incursion into Poland
Poland‘s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Russian drones had flown into Polish airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine, prompting urgent talks with NATO allies. Tusk denounced the “large-scale provocation,” saying Poland had identified 19 violations of its airspace and shot down at least three drones after scrambling aircraft alongside allies. Fortunately, […]
Poland downs Russian drones after multiple violations of airspace
Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian aerial attack on neighbouring Ukraine. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces confirmed that weapons had been used, and operations were underway to locate the downed targets. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that an operation was […]
Western Troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ for Russian forces- Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected proposed Western security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that any foreign troops deployed in the country would be considered “legitimate targets” for Russia’s military. This warning comes after 26 nations, including France and Britain, agreed to provide forces to deter Russia from further aggression in Ukraine should a peace deal […]
European leaders unite to finalize robust security guarantees for Ukraine
The Coalition of the Willing, comprising 31 countries, gathered at the Élysée Palace in Paris to discuss and finalize robust security guarantees for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron opened the meeting, stating that the leaders aim to “finalise robust security guarantees for Ukraine, and all the work that has been done in recent weeks.” After […]
Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees for Ukraine, meets NB8 leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic drive to cement security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy met with leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden – to discuss Ukraine’s future. The gathering aimed […]
Italy plans to keep state flights secret after alleged Russian GPS jamming
Italy‘s defense ministry is considering classifying state flights and minimizing the information published on the website of the prime minister’s office to prevent specialized tracking sites from making aircraft paths visible. This move comes after the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane lost satellite navigation aids while flying to Bulgaria, allegedly due to […]
Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attributed the war in Ukraine to Western provocations, asserting that Moscow’s assault was a response to years of NATO’s destabilizing actions in the region. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, Putin defended Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, emphasizing that the crisis stemmed from a coup […]
UK secures £10 billion warship deal with Norway to enhance naval capabilities
The United Kingdom has finalized a landmark £10 billion agreement with Norway to provide at least five cutting-edge Type 26 frigates, reinforcing defense cooperation amid growing geopolitical concerns and escalating pressures on NATO allies to bolster military expenditures. The deal, which represents a substantial investment in national security, aims to bolster the Royal Navy’s capabilities […]