In a post on social media, Macron said, "Following the Russian drone incursions into Poland, I have decided to deploy three Rafale fighter jets to contribute to the protection of Polish airspace and of NATO's Eastern Flank together with our Allies."
After Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger joint air defence cooperation with European allies.
Top European leaders on Wednesday (local time) condemned Russia's drone swarm attack on Poland and pledged stronger border defences, announcing plans to launch an 'Eastern Flank Watch' and build a "drone wall" to protect EU airspace in coordination with NATO.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday (local time) condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace during attacks on Ukraine, calling it "simply unacceptable" and a "reckless escalation".
Moscow's military operations in Ukraine are being funded through Russian oil sales to countries including India, China, and Brazil, claims US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker on Tuesday (local time).
NATO spokesperson Alison Hart on Wednesday (local time) said that the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in touch with Polish leadership after "numerous" Russian drones entered Polish airspace and claimed that they were intercepted by Polish and NATO air defences.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the country's airspace had been violated by "a huge number of Russian drones" which were shot down by its military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) warned Europe and NATO of an escalating threat from Russia after a massive barrage of missiles and drones struck Ukraine, including Russian-Iranian "Shahed" drones, eight of which crossed into Polish airspace.
A mob vandalised a foundation stone plaque at Hazratbal shrine, tarnishing the national emblem, a video showed. BJP leader and J&K Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi termed it a "terrorist attack" and said culprits would face lifetime ban and FIR.
Russia has denied claims of jamming the GPS of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane, calling them "preposterous" and "100% false," RT reported. Amid these claims, von der Leyen visited Poland to discuss defence and EU solidarity, while Putin blamed the West and NATO for
During a press briefing following his four-day visit to China, Putin emphasised the possibility of dialogue amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reiterating that he has "never ruled out" such a meeting, but stressed it must be in line with Ukraine's constitutional framework.
Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tamal called at Souda Bay, Greece, engaging with Hellenic Navy and NATO officials. The visit included cross-deck exchanges, cultural tours, and a joint exercise, reflecting growing defence cooperation between India and Greece.