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Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions

France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UK

The Guardian - UK

Is China's SCO a counterweight to NATO or just geopolitical theatre?

Once a modest Central Asian security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation now pits Beijing’s ambitions against Western dominance, with its August summit casting President Xi Jinping as a champion of a new multipolar order. But internal rifts raise doubts that it can rival NATO.

Radio France Internationale

Nato on high alert as Russia and Belarus start military drills on Polish border

The manoeuvres come two days after the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian attack drones

The Independent UK

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Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, as Putin puts 'down a marker' to NATO

In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation

The Independent UK

France sends jets to Poland as the UK ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia

France says its is deploying fighter jets to Poland, and the UK has announced new sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

Macron and Erdogan find fragile common ground amid battle for influence

Following years of tension, the presidents of Turkey and France are finding new areas of cooperation. Ukraine is at the centre of this shift, but the Palestinian territories, the Caucasus and Africa are also emerging as shared priorities. However, analysts warn that serious differences remain, making for an uneasy partnership.

Radio France Internationale

GPS jamming, spy assassinations and drone incursions: Russia’s ever-growing attempts to destabilise Nato

IN DEPTH: Moscow’s breach of Russian airspace has left the military alliance on high alert. Experts tell Steffie Banatvala that it is the latest in a series of incidents that are testing the West’s resolve

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Russia says Ukraine talks paused as it launches major drills with Belarus

Moscow accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Donald Trump warns he may be losing patience with Putin.

Al Jazeera

France sends jets to Poland and summons Russian envoy over drone raid

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace after Warsaw accused Russia of launching a drone raid. France has also summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, as the UN Security Council prepares for an emergency meeting on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Russia, Belarus To Stage Military Drills As West Watches Warily

Russia and its key ally Belarus are to start major joint military drills on Friday, putting NATO on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Wasn’t a mistake’ – Poland’s reply after Trump speculates on drones

Experts call for integrated European defence against airborne threats; Nato allies on continent send more jets to protect Polish skies. What we know on day 1,297

The Guardian - AU

UK should work with Nato on new missile defence system to counter Russia, experts say

After Russian drones entered Polish airspace, two authors of the UK strategic defence review said Europe would need to build up its defences

The Guardian - UK

Russia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict

Russia and Belarus are set to stage a massive military exercise in mid-September and with the war in Ukraine still raging, the move has raised concern across Europe. Germany has issued military warnings, while France is quietly preparing its hospitals for the possibility of a wider conflict.

Radio France Internationale

Emergency UN security council meeting convened after Russian drone incursion into Poland

Numerous European countries offer support but some allies dispute whether incident was deliberate attack

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The Independent UK

NATO’s first battle with Russian drones inside its own borders puts alliance on defensive

For over three years, Ukraine has been battling Russian attack drones

Radio France Internationale

Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia

Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

International Business Times

Poland Calls Emergency UN Meeting Over Drone Raid Blamed On Russia

Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

The Independent UK

What are Gerbera drones? The devices that caused chaos in Poland’s airspace

Ukraine and Western analysts say Russia uses the Gerbera as a cheap way to saturate Ukraine's air defences

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The Independent UK

Polish PM Tusk vows to press ahead with military modernization after Russian drone incursion

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is pledging to forge ahead with plans to modernize the country's military after Russian drones crossed into Poland

International Business Times UK

What Is NATO Article 4? Here's Why the Polish Prime Minister Wants It Triggered ASAP

Polish PM Donald Tusk moves to invoke NATO's Article 4 after Russian drones breach Poland's airspace.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why Russia’s drone attack marks ‘a new level of hostility’ in the war

In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct military action – and a notable escalation

Evening Standard

UK to mass produce drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks

It is the first project under a technology-sharing deal with Kyiv, the Ministry of Defence said.

Radio France Internationale

Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sketched a harder-edged Europe in her state of the union address on Wednesday, setting out plans to fortify the bloc's eastern flank, keep Ukraine funded and reframe ties with Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Russia is brazenly provoking the west. Putin must be left in no doubt of the consequences

Germany and Italy may have legitimate fears of escalation but this was no accident – it was a violation of Nato territory, says Paul Taylor, senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Drones in Poland are another unsettling post-Alaska escalation by Russia

Kremlin’s war in Ukraine has spilled over into Nato country – but whether to create fear or test response, aim is unclear

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