NATO

The recent wave of NATO airspace incursions by Russian jets and drones is forcing hard questions inside the alliance about its credibility and will to act.

Germany and France are quietly preparing for the grim demands of a large‑scale war with Russia—structuring medical systems for the wounded.

President Trump said NATO should shoot down Russian jets violating their airspace, while noting U.S. backing would depend on circumstances.

President Trump issued a firm warning Sunday that the US defense of Poland and Baltics is non-negotiable if Russia continues its aggressive maneuvers in NATO airspace.

Russian MiG‑31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Baltic Sea and remained inside for about 12 minutes, Estonian officials report. Although NATO‑deployed Italian F‑35s signaled the Russian aircraft to leave, radar and visual monitoring suggest the Russian pilots ignored the signals. The aircraft were flying without flight plans or active transponders at the time.

President Trump demanded that NATO allies pause their purchases of Russian oil as the president is considering new sanctions against the country.

The Norwegian government announced Sunday it will purchase a fleet of British-made warships to strengthen its navy amid growing regional security concerns. The move marks a significant defense investment by the NATO member as tensions escalate in Europe following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

In one of the most aggressive assaults of its war with Ukraine, Russia launched a strike near NATO with 614 drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles, striking deep into Ukraine and destroying an American-owned business less than an hour from two NATO borders.

Norway, Sweden, and Denmark pledged to provide $500 million to an effort aiming to provide U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine.

Preemptive strikes against the West may be on the table, according to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.