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Al Arabiya
03-05-2025
- Al Arabiya
Poland says a Russian helicopter violated its airspace over the Baltic Sea
A Russian military helicopter of the Baltic Fleet violated Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea on Friday evening, the Polish Armed Forces said on X on Saturday. 'The nature of the incident indicates that Russia is testing the readiness of our air defense systems,' they added.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump met with Zelenskyy ahead of Pope's funeral
Donald Trump has met Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the Pope's funeral, Vatican sources have told Sky News. The US and Ukrainian presidents had a "very productive discussion", according to a White House Official, and have also agreed to hold further talks after the service. They are among world leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, who are attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Follow live updates: There was applause from some of those gathered in St Peter's Square when the Ukrainian leader walked out. The former British ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton said the event presents diplomatic opportunities, including the "biggest possible meeting" between Mr Trump and Mr Zelenskyy. He told Sky News their first face-to-face encounter since a very public row at the White House in February could mark "an important step" in starting the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. The bilateral meeting comes after Mr Trump's peace negotiator Steve Witkoff held talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. They discussed "the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine", Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since the early weeks of the war, which began in February 2022. Mr Trump has claimed a deal to end the war is "very close" and has urged Mr Zelenskyy to "get it done" in a post on his Truth Social platform. He has previously warned both sides his administration would walk away from its efforts to achieve a peace if the two sides do not agree a deal soon. Meanwhile, the Polish Armed Forces said a Russian military helicopter violated its airspace over the Baltic Sea on Friday evening. "The nature of the incident indicates that Russia is testing the readiness of our air defence systems," they said in a post on X.
Arab News
26-04-2025
- Arab News
Poland says a Russian helicopter violated its airspace over the Baltic Sea
WARSAW: A Russian military helicopter of the Baltic Fleet violated Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea on Friday evening, the Polish Armed Forces said on X on Saturday. 'The nature of the incident indicates that Russia is testing the readiness of our air defense systems,' they added.
Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
NATO jets scrambled as Russia launches brutal new attacks despite Putin 'peace claims'
NATO has ramped up its air defense, with fighter jets on high alert following Russia's aggressive strikes in Western Ukraine, coming just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin was accused of "targeting civilians. " The military alliance's Armed Forces Operational Command announced that it had increased patrols over Polish airspace adjacent to the Ukrainian border. The command stated: "The steps taken are aimed at ensuring safety in areas bordering the threatened areas." Additionally, Poland's radar and reconnaissance capabilities were heightened, with officials declaring their forces ready to act "immediately" if the situation escalates, with the Polish President, Andrzej Duda, regularly warning of the threat posed by Russia and pleading with Donald Trump to station nuclear weapons in the country as a deterrent. After the cessation of Russia's long-range airstrikes on Ukraine, military flights over Polish skies have ended, the statement clarified. It continued: "Poland's air defense and radar systems, which had been activated in response, are now back to routine operations. Authorities confirmed there were no breaches of Polish airspace. Meanwhile, Putin has been slammed for claiming to want peace but launching further attacks. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'disgusting' as he honors Pope Francis in 'baffling' way Read More Related Articles 'Hideous' Trump hangs new self-portrait in White House next to his greatest political rival "The Polish Armed Forces continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine closely and remain on standby to safeguard national airspace." Polish jets were scrambled on Thursday (Image: (Image: Getty)) In a devastating overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv, nine people lost their lives, and 70 were injured, including six children, as reported by Ukrainian authorities on Thursday, reports the Express . The Kyiv City Military Administration revealed that the attack involved at least 45 drones, with the expectation of updated figures from Ukraine's Air Force forthcoming. The attack occurred amidst stalled peace negotiations, with President Donald Trump criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his refusal to surrender Crimea to Russia as part of a proposed peace plan. Rescue efforts were still underway early Thursday morning, with emergency personnel retrieving bodies from the rubble of collapsed buildings and providing care to those injured. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . On April 15, UK fighter jets intercepted two Russian aircraft flying near NATO airspace, demonstrating the UK's commitment to NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission. Two RAF Typhoons took off from Malbork Air Base in Poland to intercept a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M intelligence-gathering aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Shortly after, a second scramble was initiated to intercept an unidentified aircraft departing from Kaliningrad airspace. These incidents marked the RAF's first interceptions under Operation CHESSMAN, supporting NATO's Eastern Flank alongside Sweden. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Poland put air defence on high alert after Russian large-scale attack on Ukraine
Due to a Russian large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, Poland has activated its air force and brought its ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems to full combat readiness. Source: a statement by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Command noted that due to the active operations of Russian strategic aircraft, "an operation of Polish and allied aircraft began in our airspace". Quote: "In line with current procedures... fighter jets on duty were raised, and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems were brought to the highest state of readiness." Details: The Command added that they were monitoring the current situation and that the forces and assets under their control were fully prepared to respond immediately. Background: On Sunday morning, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, causing fires and injuring three people. At 04:57, an air-raid warning was issued across almost all of Ukraine due to the activity of Russian strategic aircraft. On the evening of 4 April, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 18 people, including 9 children. Afterwards, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink tweeted: "Horrified that tonight a ballistic missile struck near a playground and restaurant in Kryvyi Rih," without mentioning Russia in the message. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was "unpleasantly" surprised by the US Embassy's reaction to the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
