NATO Bolsters Eastern Flank Amid Russian Drone Incursions

Nato is bolstering its eastern flank in response to a recent Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace. Denmark, France, and Germany have joined a new mission to strengthen the military alliance's presence in the region. The incident has heightened tensions across Europe, with Poland accusing Russia of a deliberate attack. The US and European countries have backed Poland's position during a UN Security Council session.

Romania and Poland, NATO member states, have reported drone incursions into their airspace amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for tougher sanctions and closer defense cooperation from the West in response to Russia's expanding drone operations. US President Trump has stated that he is ready to impose major sanctions on Russia if NATO nations also stop buying Russian oil.

Former US President Donald Trump has called on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end the Ukraine war, stating that this move, combined with tariffs on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum, would greatly weaken Russia's negotiation position. Trump's statement came as Romania reported a Russian drone incursion, and tensions escalated between NATO countries and Russia. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, dismissed Trump's suggestion that the drone incursion into Poland may have been a mistake, stating that the drones were intentionally launched. Trump's proposal includes imposing 50% to 100% tariffs on China and withdrawing them if the war ends. Some lawmakers are trying to persuade Trump to support a bill that toughens sanctions on Russia.

Former US President Donald Trump has urged NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end the Ukraine war, stating that it weakens their negotiating position and bargaining power. Trump also suggested imposing 50-100% tariffs on China to break its 'grip' on Russia. The article also reports on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Russian troops taking control of a village and a drone attack hitting an oil refinery in Russia. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced plans to place military equipment on the border with Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine to deter Russian aggression.