The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have "destroyed" Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, while simultaneously denying involvement in the fall of UAV debris on Polish territory. The occupiers assert that their drones could not have reached Poland, despite documented incursions.
NATO activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty due to Russian drones violating Polish airspace. Allies expressed solidarity with Poland and condemned Russia's actions.
Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the activation of air defense systems to protect Polish territory after its airspace was violated by Russian UAVs. Forces from several allies, including Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, participated in the operation.
Poland has begun redeploying military equipment to the Belarusian border. This is a security reinforcement ahead of the joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners will continue to help Ukraine, making it more extensive and systematic. The EU is allocating 6.6 billion euros for weapons. Germany plans to provide Ukraine with Patriot.
Russia has been preparing drone attacks against Poland since July, using Polish and Lithuanian SIM cards on its UAVs. This indicates preparation for flights and testing of mobile network connectivity.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.
The body of a man, approximately 40 years old, was found in a forest near Marcinkonys on the border of Lithuania and Belarus. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting that he is an illegal migrant, possibly one of three Iranian citizens who previously got lost in the area.
Poland will close its border with Belarus, including railway crossings, due to aggressive Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025". This decision was made for national security reasons, amid growing tensions and hybrid warfare.
The new Polish president considers discussions about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU premature. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized the strategic necessity of integration for Europe's security.
The special services of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania have exposed a Belarusian spy network in Europe. Among those exposed is a former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence, who was transmitting secret information to the Belarusian KGB.
Polish President Karol Navrotskyi in Vilnius expressed disagreements with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda regarding Ukraine's integration into the EU. Navrotskyi holds a moderate position and previously blocked a bill on the rights of Ukrainian refugees.
Western observers will analyze the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises to assess the combat readiness of Moscow and Minsk. The maneuvers will take place near Poland and Lithuania; NATO countries are conducting their own exercises.
Over a thousand units of Bundeswehr equipment have been delivered to the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda to participate in the large-scale Quadriga 2025 exercises. Military personnel from 13 NATO countries will practice the defense of the Baltic region.
Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.
More than half of Poles oppose Ukraine's NATO membership. However, attitudes towards Ukraine's EU membership are more favorable.
The Trump administration announced the curtailment of Pentagon programs for training and equipping the armies of Eastern European countries bordering Russia. This decision is intended to force European allies to bear a larger share of the costs of their own defense.
President Zelenskyy announced an agreement with the Nordic countries and the Baltics regarding additional air defense systems and weapons production. This will strengthen Ukraine's defense ahead of winter.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's plane was unable to land in Vilnius. The reason was information about an unknown drone in the airspace, which led to a landing delay.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane landed in Bulgaria using paper maps due to GPS deactivation. This occurred amid a growing number of GPS jamming incidents in Eastern Europe.
In Germany, 16-year-old Liana Kassai died under the wheels of a train after a 31-year-old man pushed her onto the tracks. The assailant, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, is in a psychiatric hospital, and his criminal responsibility is being investigated.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister expressed concern over GPS disruptions that altered flights. He called on Europe for a joint response to threats related to jamming.
More than 2,000 military personnel from five CSTO countries are taking part in exercises in Belarus. 450 units of equipment are involved, including aviation and drones.
Lithuania has installed concrete "Dragon's Teeth" barriers at unused border crossings with Russia and Belarus. This is part of the planned measures of the Baltic Defense Line, aimed at restricting the entry of military equipment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties coordinated common diplomatic positions ahead of major diplomatic events.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki. As well as a number of other European leaders who supported Ukraine after Russia's massive attack.
From autumn 2025, changes are expected in payments for Ukrainian refugees in the EU, in particular, Germany plans to reduce aid.
From March to July 2025, the Responsible Gambling Center (RGC) team worked on the preparatory stage of implementing a large-scale international experience exchange program on shaping responsible gaming policy.
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is opening Europe's largest artillery shell production plant near Hanover on August 27. The enterprise will produce up to 350,000 shells per year after reaching full capacity in 2027.
German leaders are considering the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. This issue is key for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who seeks to restore Germany's leadership.
