Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits
Polish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank. Photograph: Wojtek Radwański/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPolish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank. First, this morning’s headlines.Five big stories Yemen | The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump.
- ▪Polish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank.
- ▪Photograph: Wojtek Radwański/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPolish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank.
- ▪First, this morning’s headlines.Five big stories Yemen | The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at ho
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Polish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank. Photograph: Wojtek Radwański/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPolish and Romanian soldiers take part in an exercise in the Suwalki gap, a strategically important stretch of the Nato eastern flank. Photograph: Wojtek Radwański/AFP/Getty ImagesFirst Edition newsletterRussiaTuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limitsIn today’s newsletter: Intelligence chiefs warn that Russia’s appetite for risk is growing, as sabotage and other covert attacks target countries supporting UkraineLibby BrooksTue 22 Sep 2026 01.40 EDTLast modified on Tue 22 Sep 2026 01.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning.
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