Overview

• Bloomberg reported that European diplomats privately warned Russia NATO could shoot down aircraft for airspace violations, a claim Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed as a fabrication serving a hostile narrative.
• NATO's secretary general said the Alliance will keep potential responses to alleged incursions opaque, asserting NATO will recognize any trigger for Article 5.
• The Russian Embassy in Copenhagen rejected suggestions of involvement in recent drone incidents that disrupted Danish airports, calling such hints absurd, as Denmark and Norway investigate.
• The Kremlin said it is awaiting a U.S. response to Vladimir Putin's proposal on strategic arms, signaling a parallel track on stability talks.
• Vladimir Putin met IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who said many countries seek cooperation with Rosatom, while Russia also discussed nuclear projects with Belarus and life-extension and small modular reactor options with Armenia.