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Nato has announced plans to beef up the defence of Europe's eastern flank as the US has vowed to defend "every inch” of its ally after Russian drones breached Polish airspace earlier this week.
The US joined other Nato countries yesterday to express concern about Russian drones entering Poland, accusing Moscow of violating international law and the founding UN Charter.
At the UN, the US called the Polish airspace violations "alarming" and vowed to defend “every inch” of Nato territory.
The mission will involve a range of assets integrating air and ground bases along Nato’s eastern flank, which stretches from the Baltic states in the north to Romania and Bulgaria in the south.
Polish air defences and Nato aircraft sprung into action on Wednesday after 19 objects intruded Polish airspace. There have been no injury reports and Moscow has so far denied responsibility for the incident.
Donald Trump has said that his patience with Vladimir Putin is “running out fast”, days after Russian drones breached Polish airspace in an act of provocation.
His comments come after Poland‘s prime minister Donald Tusk on Friday rejected Trump’s claim that Russian drones breaching Polish airspace might have been "a mistake".
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Prince Harry discusses Invictus Games with Ukrainian PM
Ukraine’s prime minister has said it is the country’s “dream” to host the Invictus Games, after meeting Prince Harry.
In a Telegram post, Yulia Svyrydenkon said she and the Duke of Sussex spoke about work on the rehabilitation and recovery of veterans.
“I thanked the prince for his support of our Ukrainian military after service at various venues, including the Invictus Games,” she wrote.
“This year, Ukraine was represented at the Games by a record-breaking team of 35 participants.
“Now our dream is for the Invictus Games to come to Ukraine. We have every opportunity to do this.
“Moreover, invincibility is a synonym for the Ukrainian spirit. And our defenders demonstrate it every day.”
(Telegram account of Ukrainian Pr)
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 11:58
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Watch: Orthodox nun stripped of status for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Orthodox nun stripped of status for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 11:21
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In focus: If Europe was at war, who would be called up first and how would they be trained to fight?
The events in Poland this week have reminded us that Europe is not immune to war. For Britain, the question is whether its people are ready – and if not, how quickly they could be trained.
Guy Walters looks at the MoD scheme that fast-tracks Ukrainian civilians into soldiers, and asks if it could work for the UK, too:
If Europe was at war, who would be called up first and how would they be trained?
The events in Poland this week have reminded us that Europe is not immune to war. For Britain, the question is whether its people are ready – and if not, how quickly they could be trained. Guy Walters looks at the MoD scheme that fast-tracks Ukrainian civilians into soldiers, and asks if it could work for the UK, too
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 10:45
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Pictured: Prince Harry meets Ukrainian PM
(Telegram account of Ukrainian Pr)
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Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 10:01
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Robodogs, laser beams and drone-zapping microwaves: The weapons that could decide the wars of the future
As wars are increasingly fought with the use of unmanned drones piloted from miles away, Taz Ali looks at what other weapons will shape the conflicts to come:
Robodogs and drone-zapping microwaves: Weapons that could decide wars of the future
As wars are increasingly fought with the use of unmanned drones piloted from miles away, Taz Ali looks at what other weapons will shape the conflicts to come
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 09:34
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Pictured: Yvette Cooper visits Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and Cooper speak next to the Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sybiga and Cooper visit the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine, (Getty Images)
Sybiga and Cooper visit an exhibition showcasing Ukrainian unmanned vehicles (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 09:11
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Prince Harry meets Ukrainian prime minister
Prince Harry met with Ukraine’s prime minister during his surprise visit to the country this week.
Yulia Svyrydenkon shared pictures of the meeting as she and the Duke of Sussex visited damaged premises of the Ukrainian government building in Kyiv.
(Telegram account of Ukrainian Pr)
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 08:46
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Three die in Ukraine's Sumy region
An early morning Russian attack killed three people on Friday in northern Ukraine's Sumy region, a regional official reported.
Sumy Regional Governor Oleh Hryhory said a 6 am drone and missile attack killed three residents in or near Sumy and injured five.
But Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian operation in the region "has been completely foiled by our forces."
Russian forces have tried in recent months to gain a foothold in areas like Sumy, a border region next to Russia's Kursk region.
They have captured a string of villages near the border and subject larger towns, like the city of Sumy, to frequent shelling.
Zelenskiy has reported successes in other operations in Sumy in recent weeks. He said Kyiv's forces were also actively repelling Russian troops in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, the two main areas on the front line.
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Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 08:12
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‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’, Harry says on surprise Ukraine trip
The Duke of Sussex has said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as he visited ex-service personnel during a surprise trip to Ukraine.
Harry travelled to Kyiv with a team from his Invictus Games Foundation following an invitation from the Ukrainian government and Olga Rudneva, chief executive of the Superhumans Centre, an orthopaedic clinic and rehabilitation centre for adults and children affected by the war in Ukraine.
His trip comes after spending several days in the UK, where he reunited with his father the King for their first face-to-face meeting for more than a year.
Asked about advice for those leaving military service and who may miss the camaraderie, Harry said: “You will feel lost at times, like you lack purpose, but however dark those days are, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Britain's Prince Harry poses for a picture with wounded Ukrainian serviceman Vasyl (REUTERS)
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 07:47
4 hours ago
What is the new Nato mission?
A number of Nato allies have agreed to join a new mission to beef up the defence of Europe's eastern flank.
A new deterrence initiative called "Eastern Sentry" is to be launched in response to Russia's drone attack.
Nato’s top military official, Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich, a US Air Force general, said it was a flexible operation to bolster defences along Nato’s entire eastern flank, which stretches from the Baltic states in the north to Romania and Bulgaria in the south.
The mission, which began on Friday evening, will involve a range of assets integrating air and ground bases.
Nato already has substantial forces in eastern Europe, including thousands of troops and it did not specify how many additional troops would be involved in the new operation.
Allies including Denmark, France, Britain, and Germany have committed to the mission with others set to join.
The announcement detailed a modest number of additional military assets - including two F-16 fighter jets and a frigate from Denmark, three Rafale fighter jets from France, and four Eurofighter jets from Germany.
Spain said it would provide air assets and Britain said it would detail its contribution soon.
Nato’s top military official, Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich (AFP via Getty Images)
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 07:32
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