China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil. But inexcusably, even NATO countries have not cut off much Russian energy and Russian energy products, which as you know, I found out about two weeks ago and I wasn't happy. Think of it.They're funding the war against themselves. Who the hell ever heard of that one. In the event that Russia is not ready to make a deal to end the war, then the United States is fully prepared to impose a very strong round of powe ...

NATO has been "escorting" Russia's planes from its members' airspace. Now it's time to start shooting them down, @stavridisj writes (via @opinion) https://t.co/vDVsU9PlYV ...

Geopolitical Risk & Security Concerns - Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, marking the fourth such violation this year [1][2] - Estonia invoked Article 4 of NATO, consultation among allies when territorial integrity is threatened, for the ninth time since 1949 [3] - Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO 12 days prior due to airspace violations and drones within its territory, some up to 300 kilometers [4] - NATO allies perceive a concerted Russian effort to test NATO's limits and response [4] - The United States' full response is pending, particularly regarding Donald Trump's interpretation [4][5] Economic & Energy Policy - The European Union is considering cutting off LNG deliveries from Russia by the end of next year, a year earlier than the previously planned cutoff in 2027 [7][8] Diplomatic Actions - Estonia called for a meeting at the Security Council in New York City [2] - The Security Council of the United Nations will convene at 10 a m Eastern Time [5]

Geopolitical Risk - NATO's eastern members are responding to Russia's increased airspace violations [1] - Estonia plans to request additional air-defense support from NATO allies for the Baltic Sea [1] Military & Defense - There have been three violations of NATO airspace by Russia this month [1]

Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches massive aerial assault on Ukraine, hours after NATO intercepted three Russian jets over Estonia's airspace.https://t.co/oI2Hofcj9l ...

Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches massive aerial assault on Ukraine, hours after NATO intercepted three Russian jets over Estonia's airspace.https://t.co/bJAJw7eQOE ...

Can NATO protect its airspace from Russia? The alliance’s shield is made up of several parts—but covering an area as vast as Europe is an enormous undertaking https://t.co/1Fojy9hRRD https://t.co/5LPobnpDq3 ...

Can NATO protect its airspace from Russia? The alliance’s shield is made up of several parts—but covering an area as vast as Europe is an enormous undertaking https://t.co/WShWJ22VJx https://t.co/XDjwiQHJam ...

Security & Defense - NATO's airspace protection relies on a multi-layered system [1] - Covering the vast European airspace presents a significant challenge for NATO [1] Geopolitical Risk - The report addresses NATO's ability to defend its airspace against potential Russian threats [1]

Senator, I want to talk to you about Russia, which I know you've been very focused on. This week, NATO planes, as you well know, shot down Russian drones in Polish airspace. On Saturday, Romania scrambled fighter jets after a Russian drone entered its airspace.You said this week, quote, "We've tried the red carpet approach. It ain't working." Is it time for President Trump to directly punish Putin. >> No. It is time for Europe to get behind President Trump to punish Putin's customers.Putin has been sanction ...