NATO

Jens Stoltenberg recounts why NATO refused to close Ukraine’s airspace in 2022 and the implications for Russia’s invasion.

Trump pledges to defend Finland, criticizes Spain over defense spending, and signs U.S.-Finland icebreaker deal, says President Stubb.

Lavrov confirmed that Russia will not attack Europe or NATO with drones or missiles, warning that any aggression against the country will be decisively repelled.

NATO strengthens its Baltic Sea mission, deploying an air defense frigate after drone activity over Denmark.

Lavrov claims NATO and EU, via Ukraine, declared war on Russia and are directly involved, following Trump’s remarks on Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky says Trump now trusts Ukraine more after realizing Putin provided false information, also discussing Russia’s threats to Europe and NATO readiness.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance will decide on airspace violations case by case, stressing responses depend on threat levels.

Dmitry Medvedev warned NATO that shooting down Russian drones over Ukraine would mean war, calling the idea of a no-fly zone a “provocation.”

Russia tested NATO with a Shahed strike on Poland. Oleg Zhdanov stated that the Alliance’s weak response gives Putin freedom for new aggressive moves.

NATO invoked Article 4 after Russian drones breached Polish airspace. Allies held consultations and expressed solidarity with Warsaw against Moscow’s actions.