Nato to step up air defences immediately but Rutte refuses to say whether Russian drone incursion was intentional – as it happened

12/09/2025 16:57 The Guardian

Poland’s prime minister praised Rutte and general Grynkewich for their ‘decisive and swift action’ and welcomed new Nato missionTusk also says the announcement with BAE Systems is “only a part of our cooperation with the UK.”He says he “received another message from prime minister Starmer about greater UK involvement in military assistance, here in Poland, on an urgent basis,” without offering further details. Continue reading...

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