The Latest Breaking News on NATO

Starmer says Russian drone attack that hit Romanian homes is 'serious violation of Nato airspace'

Two people were injured in the attack on Thursday night in south-eastern Romania

Evening Standard · May 29

Tributes paid to ‘proud’ D-Day veteran Alec Penstone following death aged 101

The veteran spent much of his time in the Royal Navy during the Second World War ‘three decks below on constant action stations’.

Evening Standard · May 29

NATO Country Anticipates 'Proportionate Measures' Against Russia After Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said he convened a meeting of his national defense council after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building near the border with Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 29

Nato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened

Putin suggested the drone wreckage be handed over to Russia so that Moscow can conduct its own independent investigation

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Putin alleges drone that struck Romanian apartment building could have been Ukrainian

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday questioned if the drone that crashed ‌into an apartment block in ‌Romania earlier in the day was from Russia, as Bucharest has said, suggesting instead that it could have been a Ukrainian ‌drone. He called for the debris to be handed over to Moscow…

France 24 · May 29

Afghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told

Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011

The Guardian - UK · May 28

EU envoy seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation once the war in Iran ends

The European Union's foreign policy chief says securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war ends will require more ships

AAP · May 28

Nato to significantly bolster eastern flank against Russia after Putin’s threats

The German-Netherlands Corps will be tasked with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia

The Independent UK · May 28

Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe.

France 24 · May 27

US Plans to Reduce Wartime Resources for Europe: Report Says NATO Might Get Fewer Bombers, Fighter Jets, and Warships

The US plans to reduce military resources for NATO, prompting Europe to increase defence spending and capabilities. This shift raises questions about NATO's future structure and responsibilities.

International Business Times UK · May 26