Speaking on his 73rd birthday, the Russian leader said Moscow holds full battlefield control as Ukraine pushes to regain lost ground.

A Lithuanian MEP claims that ships owned by the Alafouzos, Economou and Tsakos shipping groups are connected to Russia’s shadow fleet and has called on the European Commission to impose sanctions

 In the case of a nuclear war, the American can do this or that, but otherwise, the Europeans are realizing for the first time that you can’t outsource your defense

Moscow signals possible direct involvement if Washington provides long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, following Ukraine’s request and hints of support from U.S. leadership

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned European leaders that war with Russia could escalate into a nuclear conflict, emphasizing the high stakes of any military confrontation

Ukraine’s military reported that Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, with Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepting 568 drones and 43 missiles. The capital, Kyiv, was the primary target

The European Commission plans to redirect profits from frozen Russian assets to fund a €140 billion loan for Ukraine, aimed at defense and budget support

A Spanish military aircraft carrying Defense Minister Margarita Robles experienced GPS malfunctions while flying over Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave en route to Lithuania, raising concerns about potential interference

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Patriarch Bartholomew voiced solidarity with Ukraine, condemned Russia’s war, and expressed hope for a swift “victorious peace,” while Zelensky invited him to visit Kyiv

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

In a Fox News interview, the U.S. president said he is frustrated with the lack of progress on ending the Ukraine war and hinted at tougher measures, while urging Europe to shoulder more responsibility

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.

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

EU Commission chief outlines measures on frozen Russian assets, sanctions on Israel, defence spending, and climate resilience, pledging full solidarity with Poland after Russian drone incursions

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