Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,298 Here are the key events on day 1,298 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025
Trump says he is ready for major sanctions on Moscow – when Nato gives up Russian oil US president says he believes Russia-Ukraine war would end if all Nato countries stopped ‘shocking’ buying of oil from Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Romania, Poland, Scramble Aircraft As Drones Strike Ukraine Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine. International Business Times · Sep 13, 2025
Poland scrambles jets and shuts airport amid drone strike threat in Ukraine Lublin Airport was briefly closed to air traffic ‘due to military aviation activities’ The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Poland briefly deploys planes in airspace due to threat of drone strikes in nearby parts of Ukraine Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine. An alert was issued, which lasted around two hours before being cancelled. Euronews · Sep 13, 2025
Hopes for Ukraine peace falter as Russian drones and joint drills fuel unease Prospects for peace in Ukraine are fading fast as stalled talks, Russian military drills and a drone scare over Poland unsettle Europe. Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2025
Trump wanted Korean battery builders to stay. How dependent is Europe on Korean EV battery makers? Europe heavily relies on South Korean-run factories for EV batteries. About 75 per cent of existing battery cell manufacturing capacity in Europe is owned by Korean companies, 50 per cent of which is owned by LG, according to the International Energy Agency. Euronews · Sep 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Poland’s allies decry ‘flagrant violation’; Warsaw sends troops to border to monitor Belarus drills Poland and allies denounce Russian drones entering Polish airspace; Warsaw said it will station about 40,000 troops near the Belarus border during drills. What we know on day 1,298 The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025
Davis Cup: Arthur Fery wins on debut after late call-up as Great Britain take commanding lead Cameron Norrie also tasted victory as Poland fell to a 2-0 deficit on day one Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Arthur Fery makes winning Davis Cup debut as Great Britain take charge in Poland Frey, a late addition to the line-up, helped Leon Smith’s team take a 2-0 lead in Gdynia The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion Russian drones violated Polish airspace and were shot down by Poland and Nato on Tuesday night. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
NATO announces plan to strengthen Europe’s eastern flank The new initiative, known as Eastern Sentry, follows the incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace on Wednesday. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
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 · Sep 12, 2025
NATO secretary general announces Eastern Sentry initiative for the alliance's eastern flank NATO allies expressed full solidarity with Poland after drone violations of airspace. The so-called Eastern Sentry initiative will strengthen the eastern flank. Euronews · Sep 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Russia and Belarus begin military drills days after Poland shot down drones IN FULL
Reason · Sep 12, 2025 TikTok's Revolutionaries Plus: Poland invokes Article 4, zoning code has a problem with orgies, and more...
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Russia flexes its military muscles at NATO’s doorstep days after sending drones to Poland Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia and Belarus. But Zapad-2021 masked Russia’s preparations for its invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 First Thing: New video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal to public for help Reward of $100,000 and direct appeal appear to indicate struggle to identify Charlie Kirk’s killer. Plus, the rise of ecoanxiety
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 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 · Sep 12, 2025 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 · Sep 12, 2025 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 · Sep 12, 2025 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
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Nato to step up air defences immediately but Rutte refuses to say whether Russian drone incursion was intentional – as it happened Poland’s prime minister praised Rutte and general Grynkewich for their ‘decisive and swift action’ and welcomed new Nato mission
Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025 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.