2 h. ago WW3 fears as US and EU move to 'collapse' Russian economy and Putin ally issues nuclear threat

Russian drones violated Polish airspace as US and EU plot harsher sanctions to collapse Moscow’s economy amid escalating nuclear threats.

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15 h. ago Trump to call Polish President over Russian drone incursion as pressure grows to hit Putin with 'harsh sanctions': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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17 h. ago Russia is brazenly provoking the west. Putin must be left in no doubt of the consequences | Paul Taylor

Germany and Italy may have legitimate fears of escalation but this was no accident – it was a violation of Nato territoryBy sending a barrage of drones into Polish airspace, Russia is testing Nato’s military response and Europe’s political resolve to stand behind Ukraine with arms and security guarantees in the event of escalation.The timing can hardly have been a coincidence. Less than a week ago, a 26-nation “coalition of the willing” led by France and the UK announced an agreement on a “reassurance force”, intended to help guarantee Ukraine’s security after any ceasefire in Russia’s relentless war of aggression. Vladimir Putin has stepped up the nightly bombardment of Ukraine in defiance of Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal, and rejected any presence of European forces on the ground.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy CentreDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words ...

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19 h. ago What to know about the downed Russian drones that entered NATO airspace

Poland's armed forces, with NATO support, have shot down multiple Russian drones that crossed its airspace

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19 h. ago 'Here we go!' Trump asks 'what's with Russia violating Poland's airspace?' as he reacts to Putin's drones being shot down, 'moving Europe its closest to war since WW2'

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said today that Poland had identified 19 violations and shot down at least three drones overnight, blaming Russia.

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20 h. ago Trump to call Polish President over Russian drone incursion amid calls to hit Putin with 'harsh sanctions': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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21 h. ago Britain could send fighter jets to Poland in the wake of Russian drone incursion as Defence Secretary John Healey says Vladimir Putin is 'testing' the west

Defence Secretary John Healey said he has asked UK Armed Forces "to look at options to bolster Nato's air defence over Poland" after Russian drones were shot down over the eastern European country.

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21 h. ago UK issues warning to Putin as Poland drone attack raises risk of NATO war

Defence Secretary John Healey said he had ordered armed forces to look at ways of boosting NATO air defence over Poland after Russian drones were shot down

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21 h. ago Russia offers to hold talks with Poland over drone incursion as NATO warns Putin 'we stand ready': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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21 h. ago Poland closer to conflict than any time since second world war, PM says, as Russia claims drone incursion was unintentional – live

Donald Tusk says there were 19 violations of Polish airspace overnight and most likely that four drones shot downFull report: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says militaryLubelskie region governor Krzysztof Komorski is leading an emergency meeting with the police this morning. In a post on X, he urged residents to follow the guidance from the relevant authorities.Prime minister Donald Tusk meanwhile said in his latest update that he is in “constant contact” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Russia’s violation of Polish airspace is not the first time Moscow has crossed the line

Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace with drones on Wednesday marks the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war began

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23 h. ago NATO Articles 4 and 5 explained after Russian drones shot down over Poland

The drones were intercepted during a significant Russian air attack on Ukraine

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23 h. ago Poland’s PM warns prospect of military conflict ‘closer than at any time since second world war’ amid Russian drone incursion – live

Tusk says there were 19 violations of Polish airspace overnight and most likely that four drones shot downFull report: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says militaryLubelskie region governor Krzysztof Komorski is leading an emergency meeting with the police this morning. In a post on X, he urged residents to follow the guidance from the relevant authorities.Prime minister Donald Tusk meanwhile said in his latest update that he is in “constant contact” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues Poland travel update after Russian drones shot down

Prime Minister Sir Keir described the violation of Polish airspace as 'deeply concerning'

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24 h. ago Donald Tusk confirms 19 drones violated Polish airspace as Russia lashes out over 'groundless' evidence: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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24 h. ago Poland’s PM warns prospect of military conflict ‘closer than at any time since second world war’ amid Russian drone incursion – follow live

Tusk says there were 19 violations of Polish airspace overnight and most likely that four drones shot downFull report: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says militaryLubelskie region governor Krzysztof Komorski is leading an emergency meeting with the police this morning. In a post on X, he urged residents to follow the guidance from the relevant authorities.Prime minister Donald Tusk meanwhile said in his latest update that he is in “constant contact” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during bombardment of Ukraine

Poland says that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an “act of aggression” as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine

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27 h. ago Russian drones shot down by Poland is Nato’s most dangerous test for decades

The incursion into Polish airspace may be an accident, but it is a risk that Putin is happy to take given the level of impunity Russia has faced for its actions, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

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27 h. ago Polish PM Donald Tusk vows nation is ready for Russian 'provocation' after eight million people are forced to take shelter during airspace 'violation': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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27 h. ago ‘Huge number of Russian drones’ violated our airspace, says Poland’s PM – follow live

Tusk says that those which posed a threat were shot down as Zelenskyy says incursion sets ‘extremely dangerous precedent for Europe’Full report: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says militaryLubelskie region governor Krzysztof Komorski is leading an emergency meeting with the police this morning. In a post on X, he urged residents to follow the guidance from the relevant authorities.Prime minister Donald Tusk meanwhile said in his latest update that he is in “constant contact” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Continue reading...

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