Norway says Russia violated its airspace three times in 2025
Norway’s government announced on Tuesday that Russia had breached its airspace three times in 2025, though it remained uncertain whether the inciden...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, during which the two leaders discussed a broad range of military and strategic issues aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defences against ongoing Russian aggression.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said the conversation focused on key areas of cooperation, including the supply of missiles and funding for interceptor drones. These measures are seen as critical in Ukraine’s efforts to repel increasing Russian air and missile attacks, which have targeted energy infrastructure, civilian areas, and military positions across the country.
"I would especially like to highlight our agreement on pilot training for Mirage jets – France is ready to train additional pilots using additional aircraft," Zelenskyy wrote. The mention of Mirage jets refers to the French-built Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft, which Kyiv hopes to integrate into its air force to enhance its aerial capabilities.
Zelenskyy noted that training Ukrainian pilots on these Western aircraft would significantly improve the country’s ability to defend its airspace and conduct more effective counteroffensives. France had previously committed to providing limited training and technical assistance, but the latest discussions suggest a notable expansion of this support.
The leaders also coordinated their next political steps in response to the evolving situation on the battlefield and in the diplomatic arena. While no specific details were disclosed, such coordination typically includes preparing for international summits, rallying support among allies, and advancing Ukraine’s EU and NATO integration goals.
The phone call comes amid heightened tensions in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have launched renewed offensives in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly appealed to Western allies for faster delivery of advanced weapons systems, including long-range missiles, air defence units, and electronic warfare tools.
France has emerged as one of Ukraine’s key European partners, offering military aid, humanitarian assistance, and diplomatic backing. Macron has previously expressed support for Ukraine’s long-term security and has joined calls for increased European defence cooperation in response to the war.
As Ukraine braces for further escalation, Zelenskyy’s diplomatic engagements remain central to securing the tools necessary for continued resistance. The agreement on Mirage pilot training represents another step in deepening the defence partnership between Kyiv and Paris.
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Norway’s government announced on Tuesday that Russia had breached its airspace three times in 2025, though it remained uncertain whether the incidents were intentional or caused by navigational mistakes.
Norway has joined in the condemnation of recent incidents of Russian violation of allied airspaces with the latest being Denmark and at the same time revealed that its airspace was violated three times by Russia over spring and summer this year.
On Tuesday, NATO denounced Russia for breaching Estonian airspace last week, warning it would employ “all necessary military and non-military tools” in its defence against what it described as “a pattern of increasingly irresponsible behaviour” by Moscow.
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