Romania and Latvia confirm incursions by Russian drones into NATO airspace
Monday, 9 September 2024 () Latvia and Romania, two member countries of NATO, said Russian drones violated their airspace over the weekend in a move that could stoke boiling-hot tensions between Moscow and the military alliance.
The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026.
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Romania changed its choice for Commissioner in response to calls by von der Leyen for gender parity in the next cabinet. Bucharest is vying for an economic portfolio and has nominated a former minister for EU funds and Secretary of State for public procurement, newly elected Mep Roxana Mînzatu.
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Belgium was the only EU country to miss the deadline set by Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who is attempting to ensure gender balance among her senior officials.
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Germany’s Eurofighter jets have conducted high-profile military exercises in Finland, landing just 180 kilometres from the Russian border. Since September 4, three aircraft from Germany’s 71st Tactical Air Wing Richthofen have been practicing takeoffs and landings on a highway near the village of Hosio, with their base located 147 kilometers from Russia. This display of tactical readiness underscores NATO’s heightened presence in the region and could exacerbate existing tensions with Moscow. The maneuvers highlight NATO’s commitment to enhancing operational capabilities and adaptability in response to the evolving security landscape.
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Russian forces destroyed a French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzer in Kursk Region, inside Russian territory. A reconnaissance drone spotted the weapon near Nikolayevo-Daryino, enabling a precise artillery strike. The Russian Defense Ministry released video footage of the operation. This incident, along with another Caesar destroyed in Donbass, occurred amid Ukraine's large-scale incursion into Kursk Region.
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Russian Defense Ministry reported destroying a US-made M270 multiple launch rocket system in Ukraine's Sumy Region using an Iskander-M missile. A video released shows the strike near Mogritsa, about 10km from the Russian border. This occurred in the context of Ukraine's recent cross-border operation into Russia's Kursk region. Russian President Putin suggested that this Ukrainian operation weakened their positions in Donbass
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In a striking development on the battlefield, a Russian drone has reportedly destroyed another piece of US-made military equipment in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region. According to Moscow's Defense Ministry, the target was a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, which was captured on video engulfed in flames after being struck by the drone. This incident highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the strategic importance of advanced military hardware in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The destruction of the Bradley vehicle, part of Ukraine's Western military aid, underscores the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces as they continue to defend against Russian offensives.
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Up to 83 elections were held throughout Russia and occupied Ukrainian territory over the weekend, with the results — strongly titled towards Moscow-approved candidates — expected to roll in by the end of September.
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India’s NSA Ajit Doval will visit Moscow this week to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This follows Prime Minister Modi’s recent meetings with President Putin and President Zelensky, emphasizing India’s commitment to a diplomatic resolution. During a phone call between Modi and Putin, it was agreed that Doval would travel to Moscow for peace talks. Modi’s visits and discussions underscore India’s role in seeking a peaceful end to the conflict.
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France announces plans to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine, responding to Kyiv's urgent call for expedited arms deliveries This decision follows the European Commission's agreement to allocate €15 billion from Russian asset proceeds for Ukraine aid Moscow denounces these actions as illegal and threatens retaliation.
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