The Finnish expert on Russia, Arkady Moshes, on how Finland’s perception of Moscow has transformed — and why Europe can no longer afford complacency on defence

In an exclusive interview with To Vima, Helga Kalm discusses Europe’s readiness to face Russian hybrid threats, the future of EU–Russia relations, and why Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defense—regardless of who occupies the White House.

Secret diplomatic talks reveal NATO’s readiness to respond to Russian airspace violations after MiG-31 jets entered Estonia, heightening tensions between Moscow and European allies

NATO condemned repeated Russian airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, and Romania, warning Moscow that its actions risk triggering Article 5 collective defense

Moscow rejects claims its jets entered Estonia’s airspace, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vows to shoot down any unauthorized objects violating Poland’s skies, highlighting NATO’s rising concerns over Russian incursions

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting after Estonia reported Russian fighter jets entered its airspace. Greece’s foreign minister will attend, as the incident marks the second such NATO airspace breach this month

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Friday that the MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission and remained inside for 12 minutes

The British professor stresses that the “peace” sought by Putin is tantamount to Ukraine’s capitulation, while noting that any lasting solution in the Middle East will require an equitable accommodation of the Palestinian right to self-determination

The former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer argues that hidden ideological forces, from Moscow to Ankara, are reshaping the global order

The Russians believe that Europe is weaker, defensively vulnerable, and lacks the will to mount a committed push back against Russian pressure.

The hour of Europe has arrived: the continent must decide whether it will remain strategically dependent on third parties, or emerge as a capable actor in its own right.

Warsaw has called an emergency UN Security Council meeting and restricted flights along its eastern borders after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, a move leaders described as an unprecedented provocation

After downing Russian drones in its airspace, Poland has requested NATO consultations under Article 4 of the alliance treaty. The clause has been invoked only a handful of times in the past, usually ahead of heightened security measures

Poland shot down multiple Russian drones violating its airspace and formally invoked NATO’s Article 4. Allies pledged support, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen calling the incursion a reckless breach of European security

Poland shot down at least eight Russian Shahed drones that violated its airspace, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to call an emergency meeting. NATO allies are on red alert, as leaders warn the incident marks a dangerous escalation of the war

 Poland downed Russian drones that violated its airspace, prompting warnings from U.S. lawmakers of a potential NATO confrontation

The Russian president said foreign forces deployed to Ukraine during or after the war would be “legitimate targets,” underscoring divisions over future security guarantees

NATO seeks deterrence, not escalation, Germany's top defense chief said. "We are training exclusively for defensive purposes," Breuer said.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian and European leaders in Washington to explore possible NATO-style security protections for Kyiv as part of talks on a potential peace deal with Russia.