Europe’s security crisis deepens as NATO faces fresh challenges on its eastern frontier. In Poland, drones crossing into national airspace were shot down — the first time a NATO member has directly engaged Russian targets since the war in Ukraine began. Days later, Romania reported fragments of Russian drones landing on its territory during strikes on Ukrainian ports along the Danube. Both incidents have raised urgent questions about how far NATO is prepared to go in defending its borders, and whether Russia is deliberately probing the alliance’s defences.
In Brussels, NATO leaders pledged to reinforce their eastern flank, stressing that violations of allied territory cannot be tolerated. The alliance’s Secretary General, alongside top commander General Alexus Grynkewich, addressed the growing concerns in a high-profile briefing.
Meanwhile, Russia and Belarus are pressing ahead with their Zapad-2025 exercises, involving tens of thousands of troops on training grounds close to NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Moscow insists the drills are routine, but their timing has unsettled European capitals.
Join us as we break down the significance of these developments — and what they mean for the future of NATO and Europe’s security.
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The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
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ANEWZ can exclusively report that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Azerbaijan on 1 July.
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Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
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In today’s Prime Time, we covered the following conversations: Azerbaijan has shipped petroleum products to Armenia by rail for the first time in decades, marking a significant step toward economic cooperation and regional integration in the South Caucasus.
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