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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones is rightly described as having brought the Eastern European country closer to conflict than at any time since the Second World War. There can be no substitute for collective security – with or without Donald Trump

In a rare statement of solidarity, Orbán said Hungary's call for peace was rational. The Polish Foreign Minister responded on social media, demanding that Hungary condemn Russian aggression and withdraw its veto over Ukraine's EU bid.

Polish and NATO forces shot down 19 Russian drones that violated Polish airspace during a large-scale Russian aerial assault on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the breach as "an act of aggression" and activated NATO's Article 4 for urgent consultations.

The EU has intensified its efforts to bring in new members since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022

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Defence Secretary John Healey accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘testing’ Western allies with the attack

The last time Russia and Belarus held major joint military drills in 2022, Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine just days later

THE British military has been asked to look at how to “bolster” Nato air defences over Poland after alleged incursions on the country’s…

President Donald Trump has reportedly called on the European Union (EU) to levy tariffs of up to 100% on China and India as part of a coordinated effort to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine.