Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism after suggesting the UK should offer RAF Typhoon jets to Poland, a move the Foreign Office called a serious breach of protocol that could undermine NATO unity.
NATO activates its largest rapid response force in history, sending 90,000 troops to Poland following a direct nuclear threat from Russia and a suspected missile incursion from Belarus.
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.
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.
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of intensified Russian hybrid operations and confirms NATO reinforcements amid escalating tensions on EU's eastern border.
Exclusive: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reveals unprecedented military considerations amid growing fears over Trump's potential return and NATO's future.
NATO allies issue a stark condemnation of Belarusian military drills near the Polish border, branding them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Poland responds by deploying troops for monitoring as regional security fears intensify.
NATO announces a significant reinforcement of Poland's air defences, including advanced fighter jets and surveillance, following a series of alarming Russian air incursions near its border.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg delivers a grave assessment, stating that a Russian victory in Ukraine would embolden Vladimir Putin and make the world more dangerous. The warning comes amid intense fighting on the front lines.
Poland demands answers from Moscow after a Ukrainian drone crashes on its soil during an attack on Russian forces, raising fears of NATO entanglement in the Ukraine war.
In a sharp diplomatic rebuke, Poland has dismissed Donald Trump's claims that a Russian drone strike on its territory was a 'mistake,' reaffirming its commitment to NATO and Ukraine amidst rising regional tensions.
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Former US President Donald Trump makes a bombshell assertion, stating that a Russian drone incursion into Polish territory was a deliberate 'mistake' to test Western resolve and avert a larger war, echoing Cold War tactics.
Exclusive: Russian 'reconnaissance' drones violate Polish territory near Ukraine border, triggering emergency NATO talks as tensions with Putin reach boiling point.
Poland is spearheading a NATO-wide initiative to build and fund a sophisticated anti-drone defence system for Ukraine, dubbed an 'Iron Dome', to counter the escalating threat from Russian unmanned aerial attacks.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivers a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump over his 'dangerous' NATO comments, highlighting the grave risks to European security and Western unity amidst the war in Ukraine.
Security analysts issue a stark warning that Vladimir Putin's forces could accidentally or deliberately destroy a civilian airliner over Europe, following the recent violation of Polish airspace by a suspected Russian drone.
Exclusive intelligence reveals a new, cheaper 'Gerbera' drone, similar to Iranian Shahed models, was used in a major violation of Polish airspace from Belarus, raising alarms over evolving aerial threats in the Ukraine war.
A sweeping pan-European security operation has uncovered a sophisticated alleged Belarusian spy network, leading to multiple arrests across several countries and raising serious concerns about foreign interference.
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.
Polish armed forces engage and destroy Russian missiles over NATO territory. Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirms the incident, raising tensions amid the Ukraine conflict.
Exclusive: The European Union is accelerating plans for a 1,000-mile 'defence shield' along its eastern frontiers to counter what officials label a hybrid attack by the Kremlin, using migrants to destabilise the bloc.
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.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issues a stark warning to NATO allies, urging immediate and significant military investment to prepare for potential conflict, as he labels the current era the 'most critical moment since the end of World War II'.
Poland's defence minister confirms Russian drones attacked Ukrainian forces by crossing into Polish airspace, branding it a calculated test of NATO's defences and resolve.