Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace this morning near Vaindloo Island, remaining inside for 12 minutes before NATO F-35s intercepted them. The incursion follows a series of Russian provocations, including a recent drone wave into Poland, and raises fresh concerns about Baltic security.
Ukraine secures fresh commitments from Western allies as Starmer meets Zelenskyy. Security, aid, and long-term support remain firmly on the table
Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London, reaffirming the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine as the “Coalition of the Willing” pushed for long-term security guarantees ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.
The UK and its NATO allies have renewed pledges of military, financial, and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, signalling continued Western backing despite rising costs and political challenges.
The UK government has sanctioned two senior Russian officials and a state-linked research institute over their alleged involvement in the development and use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Monday morning, the new sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans. The individuals named have been…