UK warns UN Russia's airspace breaches near NATO risk conflict; allies vow defense.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned the UN Security Council that Russia's recent incursions into NATO airspace, including reported breaches by jets and drones over Estonia, Poland, and Romania, risk triggering direct conflict. She emphasized NATO’s readiness to defend its territory, citing UK fighter jet deployments and coordinated responses. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the country would shoot down clear airspace violators, stressing unity among allies. Russia denied the allegations, calling them baseless and provocative. NATO and Western nations expressed concern over the escalation, while the alliance maintained a defensive posture to deter further aggression.