Hungarian Gripens intercepted five Russian fighter jets operating near Latvian airspace within the past hour, as confirmed by NATO's main command. This incident occurs as NATO allies remain divided on whether the alliance should adopt a policy of shooting down Russian aircraft that violate its airspace. The United States, Poland, and Baltic nations advocate for a firm stance signaling that future violations will be met with force. However, Germany and several southern European countries express concern that such a policy would be too escalatory, according to CNN. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his request for a specific weapon system that would compel Putin to negotiate, adding he is ready to retire after the war concludes. Earlier today, Romania's Supreme National Defense Council granted mission commanders authority to shoot down any military aircraft entering Romanian airspace, while the authority for civilian aircraft remains with the Minister of Defense. US intelligence assessments also warn of Russian plans to target and destroy satellites, which could disrupt European communications and military capabilities. In a separate development, Denmark has been placed on high alert, with the entire Danish police force on "high alert" due to recent drone incidents, a level not seen since the 2015 Copenhagen terrorist attacks. These incidents are described as part of a deliberate hybrid warfare campaign by Russia, utilizing dark fleet merchant vessels to launch drones, creating cumulative strategic and economic costs for NATO countries while eroding public trust. Additionally, Ukrainian sources reported that the 14th USF Regiment struck several key gas distribution stations in the occupied Luhansk region on the night of September 25, 2025, including facilities in Shchastia, Sievierodonetsk, and Novopskov. Geolocated reports also indicate Ukrainian positions in Yanvarske were hit by FPV and Molniya-2 drones on September 20 and September 24 respectively. Former Russian official Alexander Fedotov was reportedly found dead in the Moscow region, with investigations pointing to suicide. In other news, India has requested US approval to import oil from Iran and Venezuela to substitute Russian oil supplies. US President Donald Trump commented, "Putin ought to stop."
