NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russia strikes near border
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pledged increased support for Ukraine following Russian drone strikes near the Polish border. Rutte stated Western allies will not be intimidated by these attacks, which he believes are intended to sow fear and deter support for Kyiv. Poland also announced enhanced border security and recovered a suspected Russian drone from the Baltic Sea. The EU's top diplomat echoed Rutte's sentiment, emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia have agreed to cease targeting each other's energy infrastructure, a statement neither country has confirmed.