Exclusive account of Donald Trump's explosive NATO meeting where he declared 'there's no reason to be here anymore' and threatened immediate US withdrawal, bringing the alliance to its most critical moment since Cold War.
A senior Russian diplomat has posted a detailed map revealing key British military installations, escalating tensions amid warnings of potential conflict with NATO.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vehemently denied Western intelligence warnings of potential Moscow aggression against NATO, dismissing concerns as 'absolutely unfounded' while tensions escalate along alliance borders.
Vladimir Putin issues stark nuclear threat as Russia deploys advanced Belgorod submarine capable of carrying devastating weapons, while Donald Trump warns of America's superior nuclear arsenal.
European leaders including Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte rush to Poland amid escalating Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, as Moscow intensifies its assault ahead of winter.
A Russian government aircraft breached NATO airspace near Estonia, prompting a swift response from the UK's UN ambassador. The incident raises concerns over regional security and Putin's intentions.
French President Emmanuel Macron declares Ukraine should be permitted to use Western-supplied arms to hit military targets inside Russia, challenging NATO's cautious stance and igniting global security debate.
The UN Security Council convenes an emergency meeting after Russia's major violation of NATO airspace, escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. Latest updates on the diplomatic crisis.
Exclusive: Sweden deploys its formidable Gripen fighter jets in a decisive NATO-led operation to secure Baltic airspace, marking a historic first since joining the alliance and sending a stark message to Moscow.
Russia launches a massive missile barrage on Ukraine, breaching NATO airspace over Poland. The incident triggers urgent consultations and highlights fears of wider conflict.
The UK Government accuses Russia of deliberately disrupting civilian flights and maritime traffic in Eastern Europe with widespread GPS jamming, branding it a 'dangerous' and 'reckless' act.
Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's warplanes violate Estonian airspace as Donald Trump stuns the world by encouraging Russia to attack any NATO member that fails on defence spending. The chilling incident raises the spectre of a new Cold War and tests the allian
Tensions explode at the UN as Poland and Estonia issue a stark warning over Russia's hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltics, calling for immediate NATO reinforcement. Latest on the Ukraine conflict and Europe's security crisis.
Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.
Poland's Foreign Minister urges NATO allies to consider actively intercepting Russian missiles heading towards Ukraine in a significant policy shift. The proposal, debated at a Brussels meeting, highlights growing Western frustration and the search for ne
EXCLUSIVE: A Russian drone's brazen violation of Romanian and Hungarian airspace triggers emergency NATO consultations and urgent calls for bolstered air defences, raising fears of a deliberate escalation on the alliance's eastern flank.
Poland and Romania report Russian drone debris on their territory, raising alarm over NATO's eastern flank security as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
The UK Royal Air Force has deployed advanced Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Romania in a major NATO operation to bolster the alliance's eastern defences. This decisive move signals Western resolve as tensions with Moscow escalate over the war in Ukraine.
Exclusive: Romania and Poland report suspected Russian drone debris on their territory, raising stark questions about NATO's collective defence and the risks of the war in Ukraine escalating beyond its borders.
Exclusive: Russian drones strike perilously close to NATO territory, targeting Ukrainian ports on the Danube River and forcing Bucharest into emergency talks. Tensions escalate as the alliance faces direct provocations.
Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.
Romania reports a Russian drone incursion into its airspace near the Ukrainian border, marking a significant escalation. NATO ally Poland scrambles fighter jets in response, raising tensions in the Black Sea region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for immediate action after Russian reconnaissance drones violate NATO territory, raising fears of further escalation in the Black Sea region.
US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.
Exclusive: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reveals unprecedented military considerations amid growing fears over Trump's potential return and NATO's future.
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.