NATO launched "Eastern Sentry" on September 12th, 2025, to bolster regional security following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, with Denmark, France, and Germany contributing fighter jets and a warship. The operation aims to deter further aggression, as stated by NATO officials. This defensive posture follows U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, including threats of "tough measures" such as sanctions on banks, oil, and tariffs, as reported on September 12th, 2025. President Trump also commented on perceived discrepancies in actions between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, noting, "When Putin wanted to do it, Zelensky didn’t. When Zelensky wanted to do it, Putin didn’t. Now Zelensky wants to do it, and Putin is uncertain," according to reports from X. In parallel, U.S. senators introduced legislation on September 12th, 2025, to designate Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism, citing the abduction of over 19,000 Ukrainian children. Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Russia has "earned its place on the list," as previously reported. Earlier on September 12th, 2025, fires at Russia's port of Primorsk were extinguished following drone strikes, with no reported victims or environmental threats. Significant delays were also reported at the Kerch Bridge, with 1205 vehicles in a queue for manual inspection. Separately, a campaign is seeking support for the 14th USF Regiment, described as those who "stops Russian oil infrastructure with long-range drone strikes," highlighting strikes deep into Russia as "the best sanctions that cannot be bypassed."
