Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow’s critics in Warsaw.

The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow’s critics in Warsaw.


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Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO.
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.

Lithuania’s military forces are staying ready, at a time of increasing concern over Russia’s military activity.
Lithuania borders Belarus, Russia’s Kaliningrad, and the Suwalki Gap, considered NATO’s most vulnerable chokepoint.
Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.
Here are the key events on day 1,314 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
German Air Force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate plane in neutral airspace.