Russia’s shadow war on Europe is widening—NATO still sees no attack coming
A Polish warning, a US spy chief's Moscow trip, and an explosive drone found beside a cargo plane at a German airport all preceded the alliance's assessment.
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Take off in formation, fly low, navigate by terrain—Ukraine’s F-16 trainees finished a UK course Russia helped design
RAF instructors said the trainees' aircraft handling was solid from the first 10 sorties, with the months-long course shaped by jamming realities on the front line.
Ukraine’s Patriot systems are on a “starvation ration,” Air Force spox says
Russia fired more than 700 missiles at Ukraine this past winter, much of it ballistic, Air Force spokesman Ihnat said.
Promised in 2023. Grounded in Belgium. Norway’s F-16s still haven’t reached Ukraine.
A Western advisor says the jets were urgently needed this winter – and could have saved lives.
ISW: Moscow rolls out recycled lies and nuclear bluster to split NATO and halt US aid for Ukraine
The Kremlin also demands Kyiv be pushed into talks, casting Moscow as the would-be peacemaker.
Germany leads effort to boost European defense aid to Kyiv
Key European defense ministers committed to boosting Ukraine's military support, establishing NATO coordination to secure aid amid uncertainty over Trump’s stance on US aid.
Rutte: NATO will do what’s necessary to ensure Ukraine’s victory
The NATO chief said that the Alliance won't be intimidated by Russia's threats.