NATO announced the launch of a new military operation, "Eastern Sentry," in response to recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. The operation aims to enhance regional security, with Denmark deploying two F-16 fighter jets and a warship, France contributing three Rafale aircraft, and Germany sending four Eurofighter jets. The announcement was made on September 12th, 2025. This initiative by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization follows earlier reports of Russian drone activity. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening "tough measures" including sanctions on banks, oil, and tariffs. President Trump also commented on differing stances between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on unspecified actions, stating, "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," as reported on September 12th, 2025. In related developments, 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." 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.
