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Nato intercepts three Russian jets that entered Estonian airspace
The three MiG-31 jets entered Estonia's airspace without authorisation and remained there for approximately 12 minutes, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said
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Polish FM urges Nato to consider no-fly zone over Ukraine after incursion
Poland's interior ministry said that 16 drones were detected across the country during last Wednesday's incursion
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Trump urges Nato to halt Russian oil imports, push tougher sanctions
"I am ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all Nato nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia," Trump said
 "Trump urges Nato to halt Russian oil imports, push tougher sanctions")
Best of BS Opinion: Is the US still a reliable ally to its friends?
Today's wrap of the Opinion Page straddles borders and ideas, as always; from the reliability of the US, to institutional strength in democracies, to Las Vegas' shimmering lights, it's all here
 "Best of BS Opinion: Is the US still a reliable ally to its friends?")
The US has spent its alliance capital; its friends won't trust it again
Trump's foreign policy has left allies anxious, weakened trust in US commitments, and pushed nations to seek new security networks, raising fears of lasting damage to America's global standing
 "The US has spent its alliance capital; its friends won't trust it again")
Poland invokes Article 4 over multiple airspace violations by Russia
Under Article 4 of Nato founding treaty, a member can bring any issue of concern to the table for discussion within the North Atlantic Council
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'India, China helping fund Russia's war in Ukraine': US Ambassador to Nato
US Ambassador to Nato Matthew Whitaker said Russia's war in Ukraine is funded by oil sales to India, China, and Brazil, and calls for more global sanctions to pressure Moscow
 "'India, China helping fund Russia's war in Ukraine': US Ambassador to Nato")
Zelenskyy warns Europe after Russian 'Shahed' drones breach Nato airspace
Zelenskyy said rescuers worked in Volochysk after a missile hit a workshop, injuring 3, as Russia launched 415 drones and over 40 cruise and ballistic missiles in a massive attack
 "Zelenskyy warns Europe after Russian 'Shahed' drones breach Nato airspace")
Poland shoots down Russian drones inside its territory, triggers NATO alert
The Russian drones flew farther west into the Nato member's territory than at any previously reported point in the war, triggering a defensive response
 "Poland shoots down Russian drones inside its territory, triggers NATO alert")
Putin says Nato enlargement has to be addressed for Ukraine peace
Speaking at the summit, Putin said the West had tried to bring Ukraine into the West's orbit and then sought to entice the former Soviet republic into the US-led NATO military alliance
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Baltic states seek to fight back against Russian 'electronic warfare'
Lithuania last month accused Russia of orchestrating a spike in GPS jamming, causing a 22-fold increase in such incidents since the previous year
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That Oval Office frame & India: Lessons from Trump's deal with Europe
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India
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Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to quit Donbas, drop Nato plans and bar Western troops; in June 2024, he demanded Kyiv give up four regions, terms Ukraine called surrender
 "Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine")
Putin demands Donbas, no NATO or Western troops in Ukraine: Report
Speaking afterwards beside Trump, Putin said the meeting would hopefully open up the road to peace in Ukraine - but neither leader gave specifics about what they discussed
 "Putin demands Donbas, no NATO or Western troops in Ukraine: Report")
NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet
Trump is trying to steer Putin and Zelenskyy toward a settlement more than three years after Russia invaded its neighbour, but there are major obstacles
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Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies
Mark Rutte shared details of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place during the former's meeting with top European officials
 "Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies")
Putin agrees that US could offer Nato-style security to Ukraine: Witkoff
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, who took part in the talks Friday at a military base in Alaska, said it was the first time we had ever heard the Russians agree to that and called it game-changing
 "Putin agrees that US could offer Nato-style security to Ukraine: Witkoff")
Talks with Putin 'productive' but no Ukraine peace deal yet, says Trump
Leaders signal progress on multiple fronts while avoiding specifics, fuelling concerns in Kyiv and among Nato allies
 "Talks with Putin 'productive' but no Ukraine peace deal yet, says Trump")
Trump questions Putin's stance ahead of Alaska summit on Ukraine war
Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska for the first time in six years, aiming to assess the Russian leader's position on the Ukraine war and prospects for a ceasefire
Nato to coordinate arms deliveries to Ukraine, most will be bought from US
Two deliveries are expected this month. The equipment that will be provided is based on Ukraine's priority needs on the battlefield. NATO allies then locate the weapons and ammunition and send them on
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