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Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover after drone incursions
Along the forests and marshlands that separate the Baltic states from Russia and Belarus, workers are digging anti-tank ditches, pouring concrete bunkers and erecting rows of dragon's teeth - jagged concrete obstacles designed to slow and channel advancing armour - to buy precious time in the event of an attack. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reignited old fears in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, where memories of Soviet rule remain close to the surface. In the years since,...
The Baltic states need more drone-detection radars. Europe's defence bottlenecks may slow them down
The Baltic States, like the rest of Europe, are grappling with equipment shortages for the key technologies that will make it easier to respond to drone incursions, experts say. Recent drone incursions along NATO's eastern flank have reinforced the Baltic states' push to strengthen their air defences. But defence experts say a shortage of equipment and specialised personnel across Europe could slow efforts to close critical gaps in drone detection and response.
Baltic states on edge as stray Ukrainian drones cause airspace chaos and political turmoil
Baltic states on edge as stray Ukrainian drones cause airspace chaos and political turmoil As Ukraine steps up long-range attacks on Russian targets, some of its drones have missed their targets - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Concerns are escalating that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders, as military drones increasingly violate the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These incursions are directly linked to Ukraine's intensified long-range...
US in talks to deploy additional nuclear-capable bombers in Europe, media say
The US is reportedly in talks to expand nuclear weapons hosting in Europe, with Poland and the Baltic states eyed for NATO dual-capable aircraft bases. The United States is discussing whether to expand its nuclear weapons presence in Europe by allowing additional NATO countries to host aircraft capable of delivering nuclear weapons, according to a report in the Financial Times. The newspaper, citing three people briefed on the discussions, reported that US officials have signalled openness...
EU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants in new sanctions package
EU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants June 9, 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen laid out plans for the EU's next package of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine in Brussels on Tuesday. The proposals, which will require approval from the governments of member states, include a bid to deny Russian military servicepeople entry into the EU. The bloc is also planning further restrictions on various industrial sectors, on the banking...
EU proposes entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine
EU proposes entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine June 9, 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen laid out plans for the EU's next package of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine in Brussels on Tuesday. The proposals, which will require approval from the governments of member states, include a bid to deny Russian military servicepeople entry into the EU. The bloc is also planning further restrictions on various industrial sectors, on the...
Diverging EU views highlight challenges in countering drone threats
EU countries agree drone threats require stronger coordination, but divisions remain over information sharing and national control. Amid fibrillations on the bloc’s eastern flank, a leaked document highlights efforts to boost detection, resilience and cooperation while avoiding overlap with NATO. EU member states have spent weeks debating how to respond to a growing drone threat on the bloc's eastern flank.
Bogs 'almost like a minefield': Europe's wetlands gain military importance
Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers. When people talk about defence, they usually think of tanks, drones or border fortifications.
NATO's eastern flank races to rearm as Trump pressure exposes Western Europe's defense gap
This is part six of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance. As President Donald Trump presses NATO allies to shoulder more of Europe's defense burden, countries closest to Russia are moving fastest — while some of Western Europe's biggest economies face growing pressure to catch up. Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former deputy director for strategy, policy and plans at U.S. European Command, said...
Explained: How drone incursions in Europe went from rarity to reality
A drone strike in Romania has reignited fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling into Europe. As incursions multiply across NATO and EU member states, leaders are racing to strengthen defences against a growing threat that blends military pressure, disruption and psychological warfare. On Friday, a drone crashed into the top floor of an apartment complex in Galați, a port city in eastern Romania near the Danube River and the Ukrainian border.