Belarus Zapad-2025 drills, citing security fears. NATO warns the large-scale war games risk escalation., Europe, Times Now

A turbulent day across Europe saw France swear in its fifth prime minister in two years under a cloud of street protests, Poland edge closer to confrontation with Russia after drone incursions, and Britain’s largest carmaker grapple with the fallout of a damaging cyber-attack.

PARIS: Russia's firing of drones over Poland is "absolutely unacceptable", the French foreign minister said Friday, adding that the Russian ambassador would be summoned over the incident. "He (the ambassador) will be summoned this morning,

“Putin is slicing salami and watching for reaction—first and foremost from Trump,” said Ukrainian blogger Roman Shrayk, who suggested the drone violation may have been a “provocative attack” to test NATO. Trump’s weakness is emboldening Putin," Republicans against Trump wrote on X.

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Elbit Systems’ booth in Poland with fake blood and foul odors. The incident comes three days after red paint was hurled at Israeli singer David D’Or during a Warsaw concert.

Ten Israeli defense firms, including Elbit and Rafael, are taking part in a major arms fair in Poland’s Kielce, drawing demands from Polish groups and lawmakers to bar them over weapons used in Gaza and an aid convoy strike.

The unlawful steps taken by one country essentially affect the entire border of the European Union with Belarus, creating considerable difficulties for normal international movement of people and cargoes,