RUSSIA'S WESTWARD THREAT TO EUROPE AND NATO
Analysis and political commentary on Russia's expansionist ambitions toward Europe, European defense readiness, and the need for strategic autonomy in the post-Pax Americana era.
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Poland orders Swedish submarines to bulk up navy
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 29, 2026, 04:32 PM
Poland has ordered three Swedish submarines to strengthen its naval defense capabilities. The NATO member is modernizing its navy in response to Russian aggression at its borders.
NATO member admits ‘no evidence’ for Russian drone hysteria
RTJun 26, 2026, 02:12 PM
Danish police found no evidence that flying objects blamed on an alleged Russian drone attack were actually drones, after a nine-month investigation. RT frames the finding as undermining what it calls 'Russian drone hysteria' among NATO members.
Germany Records Surge in Military Applications After New Service Law
AL JAZEERA ARABICألمانيا تسجل قفزة في طلبات الالتحاق بالجيش
Jun 25, 2026, 04:22 AM
Germany is seeing a surge in applications to join the military following the activation of a new military service law. Plans include raising troop numbers and expanding reserves in response to NATO requirements and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war.
Drills against drills: Russia challenges NATO in the Baltic
AL JAZEERA ARABICمناورات مقابل مناورات.. روسيا تتحدى الناتو في البلطيق
Jun 9, 2026, 04:06 PM
Russia held naval and air drills in the Kaliningrad region and the Baltic Sea—including missile launches and air strikes—timed to coincide with NATO's largest exercises in the area, as Putin signals he will deter any attack on the Russian exclave.
French jets down mystery drone over Latvia (VIDEO)
RTJun 8, 2026, 12:08 PM
French jets shot down a mystery drone over Latvia, with drone incidents also reported in Moldova, as Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia and unexplained incursions unsettle NATO's eastern flank.
Thanks to French Rafales, Russian aircraft intercepted over Lithuania
FRANCE 24Grâce aux Rafales français, des avions russes interceptés en Lituanie
Jun 7, 2026, 10:05 AM
French Rafale jets intercepted Russian aircraft over Lithuania as part of NATO's Baltic air policing mission.
US backs out of Germany-Tomahawk missile deal over Russia fears – Politico
RTJun 5, 2026, 03:00 PM
The US is set to cancel the deployment of Tomahawk missiles to Germany over fears it would escalate tensions with Russia, Politico reported.