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What is the latest news on Russia and NATO?

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NATO has launched Operation Eastern Sentry to reinforce its eastern flank after Russian drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace. The alliance is increasing military presence and air defenses, while the US calls for NATO members to stop buying Russian oil. Russia denies intentional incursions, but tensions remain high as joint Russia-Belarus exercises continue.

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Russia tests supersonic missiles in major joint Belarus exercises

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  • Russia launched hypersonic missiles and deployed bombers in joint drills with Belarus. 6s
  • The Zapad exercises are being held for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 24s
  • Recent Russian drone incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace have unsettled NATO members. 42s
  • Ukraine has offered to share its experience in countering Russian drones with NATO. 1m 5s
  • NATO is strengthening its anti-drone defenses and reinforcing its eastern flank. 1m 41s
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Russia tests supersonic missiles in major joint Belarus exercises
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France 24
5 hours ago
Russia tests supersonic missiles in major joint Belarus exercises

Russia and Belarus conduct large-scale military exercises, unsettling NATO members after recent Russian drone incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace.

Is Moscow declaring war on NATO?
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France 24
5 hours ago
Is Moscow declaring war on NATO?

NATO warplanes intercepted Russian drones in Polish and Romanian airspace, marking the first direct engagement with Russian weaponry since WWII.

Trump calls on NATO members to stop purchasing Russian oil
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France 24
1 day ago
Trump calls on NATO members to stop purchasing Russian oil

Trump sends a letter to NATO countries demanding they cease purchasing oil from Russia, warning of major US sanctions if they do not comply.

NATO bolsters its eastern flank after Russian drones hit Poland
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Reuters
1 day ago
NATO bolsters its eastern flank after Russian drones hit Poland

Poland shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace, prompting NATO to announce Operation Eastern Sentry to strengthen defense on its eastern flank.

Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breaches airspace
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France 24
2 days ago
Romania scrambles fighter jets after drone breaches airspace

Romania detected a drone in its airspace, the second breach of NATO territory in days, leading to the launch of Operation Eastern Sentry.

Trump calls on NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia
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CBC News
2 days ago
Trump calls on NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia

Trump urges NATO members to impose sanctions on Russia and stop buying Russian oil after drone incursions into Polish airspace.

Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil
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Euronews
2 days ago
Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil

Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil, saying it weakens the alliance's negotiating position, following Russian drone violations of Polish airspace.

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

NATO is reinforcing its eastern border with contributions from Denmark, France, the UK, and Germany, following Russian drones entering Polish airspace.

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

NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry to better defend its eastern flank against threats from Russia and Belarus after a Russian drone incursion into Poland.

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