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Does the U.S. back NATO against Russia?

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The U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to defend NATO territory against Russia, supporting NATO's defensive measures and urging allies to impose sanctions on Russia. However, there is debate about the strength and reliability of U.S. backing in the event of direct conflict.

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Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breaches airspace

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  • Romanian F-16 jets detected a drone in national airspace near the border.
  • The drone was tracked and disappeared from radar, posing no immediate threat. 17s
  • This is the second recent breach of NATO airspace, following incidents in Poland. 32s
  • NATO is reinforcing its eastern border with Operation Eastern Sentry. 39s
  • Poland's Lublin airport was temporarily closed after a drone alert; Russia and Belarus continue joint exercises near the border. 1m 7s
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Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breaches airspace
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France 24
3 hours ago
Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breaches airspace

The US has also vowed to defend every inch of NATO territory following drone incursions.

Trump says NATO must stop buying Russian oil
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CBS News
12 hours ago
Trump says NATO must stop buying Russian oil

President Trump encourages allies to increase sanctions on Russia and conditions further U.S. support on NATO countries ceasing Russian oil purchases.

Trump calls on NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia
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CBC News
15 hours ago
Trump calls on NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on NATO allies to impose sanctions on Russia and stop buying Russian oil, stating readiness to act if all NATO nations agree.

NATO bulks up defences on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion
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France 24
24 hours ago
NATO bulks up defences on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion

The US has vowed to defend every inch of NATO territory after Russian drones entered Polish airspace.

NATO announces Eastern Sentry initiative for alliance's eastern flank
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Euronews
2 days ago
NATO announces Eastern Sentry initiative for alliance's eastern flank

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth told his Polish counterpart that Warsaw can count on Washington's full support.

Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
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CBS News
3 days ago
Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace

There is criticism that NATO will not invoke Article 5 for fear of engaging Russia, specifically without U.S. backing, raising questions about the reliability of U.S. support in direct conflict.

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