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.
Russian forces intensify attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure while former President Trump's NATO remarks create geopolitical turmoil. Exclusive analysis of the escalating crisis.
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.
Russia launches a massive missile barrage on Ukraine, breaching NATO airspace over Poland. The incident triggers urgent consultations and highlights fears of wider conflict.
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
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
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronts a political firestorm in the Bundestag as his government's Ukraine policy sparks coalition turmoil and European allies express alarm over defence capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
An exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump presidency threatens to permanently fracture the transatlantic alliance, leaving Europe to confront a new geopolitical reality alone.
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.
Poland activates its air force after Russian-launched drones target western Ukraine, with debris from a downed UAV landing inside Polish territory near Lviv, raising fears of a direct NATO-Russia confrontation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issues a stark warning about the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency for Ukraine and transatlantic relations, urging Europe to prepare for all scenarios.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemns repeated violation of airspace by Russian missiles during attack on Ukraine. NATO member demands immediate explanation from Moscow as tensions escalate.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issues a grave warning that a second Trump presidency would jeopardise Western security and NATO, urging Europe to prepare its defences.
Exclusive: Donald Trump is planning a major return to the UK this summer, with a London visit on the cards. The trip coincides with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's own diplomatic mission to Washington, setting the stage for a potential geopolitical dance.
Ukrainian air defences successfully intercept 22 out of 24 Russian Shahed drones overnight, while Moscow-installed officials in Crimea report drone attacks and Trump's NATO comments spark international concern.
Ex-President Donald Trump allegedly told European leaders he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies failing on defence spending, raising profound UK and European security concerns.
Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose an unprecedented wave of sanctions on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, challenging Putin's regime and Europe's approach to the conflict.