NATO
The Russian dictator set a task for 2026 at a secret briefing: the breakup of NATO and the EU from within. Moldova plays a key role in this, where Moscow is interfering in the elections.
The German army has a shortage of around 2,000 service members for the permanent deployment of a brigade in Lithuania by 2027. Only 60% of positions have been filled, and the Defence Ministry is considering compulsory recruitment.
NATO confirmed that an Italian Eurofighter shot down a drone over Latvia and that fighter jets were scrambled in Romania due to drones entering its airspace. The Alliance stated its readiness to respond to threats around the clock.
Israel warned the US about possible Iranian attempts to assassinate Trump, but US intelligence did not confirm the threats. The warnings concerned attacks during Air Force One flights and public events.
The Latvian Armed Forces reported that allied fighter jets successfully shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that violated the country’s airspace. The alert lasted about 40 minutes.
Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is testing NATO's resolve by violating its airspace. He emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's air defense reinforces the Alliance's eastern flank.
Polish special services detained a Russian national who, on orders from the Russian Federation, was planning the murder of a Ukrainian-born U. S. citizen in Warsaw. Prime Minister Tusk called it the first such case in a NATO country.
During the Combined Resolve exercises in Germany, Ukrainian drone operators from the 412th Nemesis Regiment defeated American troops. A NATO general called the changes impressive after the joint training.
U. S. intelligence warned European allies about a possible Russian hybrid attack on the Baltic states and Poland. The attacks could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag provocations.
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said that a decision on transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine would be made in the coming days. Talks are being held with NATO and the United States, taking into account the security of Poles.
CIA analysts did not consider Israel's intelligence about a threat to assassinate Trump convincing, prompting a secret departure from Turkey. The White House confirmed that measures had been taken to ensure the president's safety.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Ukraine's European partners are depleting their stocks of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, while new systems will arrive too late. Germany is balancing Kyiv's needs with its own defense, while Ukraine is developing the Freyja interceptor.
Russia is already testing NATO’s response to military aggression and may move on to more dangerous provocations. At the same time, Europe’s weak point remains the low pace of defense production and shortages of certain types of weapons.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Ankara on a military C-32A, while Air Force One was used as a decoy. The reason was the threat of an assassination attempt by Iran following the resumption of strikes on that country.
U. S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about transferring licenses to Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles amid concerns that the technology could fall into Russia’s hands. This threatens Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian strikes in winter.
The Swedish Security Service detected and stopped a Russian intelligence operation that, through an agent at a foreign diplomatic mission, was gathering information to influence decision-making. The aim was to discredit Sweden, the EU and NATO.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
A drone of an undetermined type exploded in Bulgaria near the border with Romania. There were no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway.
The Pentagon revoked former U. S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s access to classified information over the alleged disclosure of information about the Air Force One aircraft. Kendall denies the allegations, stating that he always followed the rules.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
U. S. intelligence has determined that the unmanned aerial vehicle found at Leipzig/Halle Airport near a Ukrainian An-124 belongs to Russia. The incident is being investigated as possible sabotage and a hybrid attack.
U. S. intelligence believes Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country, likely one of the Baltic states or Poland. This could happen to undermine the Alliance's unity if he is unable to save face in the war with Ukraine.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
U. S. intelligence has changed its assessment, believing that Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country to test the alliance’s resolve. The threats range from cyberattacks to a small-scale ground invasion, with a timeframe extending to 2029.
The Canadian CM-70 Spear anti-drone missile could potentially appear in Ukraine following the Czech company CSG's investment in its developer, NVD. There have been no official statements about the transfer of the missiles so far.
Analysts at the New Strategy Center believe that Russia may attack the Reni–Galați area with jet-powered drones to test Romania’s and NATO’s air defenses. Bucharest may initiate consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi reported that Russia has found countermeasures against nearly all types of NATO weaponry used by Ukraine. He called on the Alliance to adopt new standards of warfare.
Trump’s Board of Peace has signed a contract with Arkel International to build a military base in Gaza. Initially, up to 150 Moroccan soldiers will be stationed there, and the base could later be expanded to accommodate up to 4,000.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said that Russia could use captured Ukrainian drones to strike the Baltic countries. There is no direct threat at present, but Moscow is considering such a provocation scenario.