Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,411
These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence
The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.
Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
England qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Portugal’s Ronaldo breaks record
England become first European side to qualify for the World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal draw with Hungary.
UK, US, NATO flew 12-hour patrol on Russian border amid Ukraine war
Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.
Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea
German Air Force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate plane in neutral airspace.
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Britain arrests trio of suspected Russian saboteurs
UK police allege Russia-linked spying, as Lithuania and Latvia uncover sabotage plots.
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Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions
Moscow and Minsk insist, however, that the drills are defensive, adding that Western security concerns are ‘nonsense’.
Russia says Ukraine talks paused as it launches major drills with Belarus
Moscow accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Donald Trump warns he may be losing patience with Putin.
