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Russia shifts from talk to action, targeting NATO homeland amid fears of global war
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NATO has been on high alert since Russia invaded Ukraine more than three and a half years ago, but a recent spike in the alliance’s airspace violations has security experts increasingly concerned that warnings of war with Moscow are no longer theoretical, but inevitable.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the U.S. could «end up in World War III» over Russia’s war in Ukraine and conceded that Russian President Vladimir Putin has «let him down» over his refusal to end his military campaign.
One day later, Russia sent three fighter jets over Estonia’s capital city of Tallinn in a direct and clear violation of its airspace, prompting another NATO member to spark Article 4 for the second time in as many weeks.
A picture shows French Mirage 2000 fighter jets flying over Estonia, on March 30, 2022. (Didier Lauras/AFP via Getty Images)
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«Russia is testing NATO again— dozens of drones in Poland last week, drones in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and now fighter jets in Estonian skies. These are deliberate provocations,» Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene told Fox News Digital. «They are deliberate tests—tests of our readiness, our resolve, and of the limits of our deterrence.»
Sakaliene said the Friday violation was just the latest in «an escalating pattern of pressure by Russia.»
«For Estonia, for Poland, for Lithuania, for all of NATO’s eastern flank, this is a direct threat—not just to territorial integrity, but to citizen safety,» she added.
The Lithuanian defense minister warned that the biggest line of defense NATO holds right now, apart from its actual military readiness, is showing a united front to dissuade Moscow from taking direct action against a NATO member and prompting what could become a global war.
«Our biggest risk currently is miscalculation by Russia,» Sakaliene said. «Does Russia believe that NATO will not allow violations of its territory? Does Russia believe that Europe is going to strike back together with [the] United States?
«That’s now the last line of defense between if and when [war with Russia happens],» she added.
U.S. President Donald Trump talks at a press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and warns World War III could happen over Russia’s continued war in Ukraine during an event at Aylesbury, England, on Sept. 18, 2025. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
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Concern over direct NATO conflict with Moscow escalated earlier this month after a swarm of at least 19 Russian drones not only flew over Polish airspace, but forced a multi-nation response when NATO, for the first time since the war began, fired upon Russian assets and brought down as many as four drones that posed a threat.
While Trump suggested that the drone swarm could have been a mistake, Poland refuted this and said it was «deliberate» and a «planned provocation.»
Drone strikes have long been a favored wartime tool of Russia’s in its operation against Ukraine, with the number of strikes peaking in July with some 6,297 long-range drones fired across the country.
That figure dipped to 4,216 drones fired in August. Though notably, the majority of those UAVs were fired between Aug. 16th and the 31st, when some 3,001 drones were deployed beginning the day after Trump met with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15.
Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania Dovile Sakaliene at a press conference. (Photo by Jörg Carstensen/picture alliance via Getty Images)
An American company, which sat less than 30 miles from two other NATO nations, Hungary and Slovakia, was also hit with «several» cruise missiles in late August.
«The scope of air attacks from Russia to Ukraine is really rising. They are using more drones, more rockets, and they are still expected to rise,» Sakaliene said.
«We have to admit and adapt to this new reality. High intensity war by Russia against Ukraine is ongoing,» the defense minister said. «That means that more and more UAVs are going to wander off into the territories of the bordering countries, and even further.»
Russia has increasingly turned to gray-zone tactics, which involve incidents that fall below the threshold of open warfare, but which allow Russia to test NATO’s resolve and response capabilities.
Over the last month, Poland saw three separate incidents in which its airspace was violated by Russian drones, including UAVs carrying explosive components that crossed into its airspace from both Ukraine and Belarus.
Black smoke rises from the electronics manufacturing company as firefighters continue to extinguish the fire after the Russian army hit a large American company producing civilian electronics with two missiles in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region of Ukraine, on Aug. 21, 2025. (Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Just three days after the drone swarm bombarded Polish air defense systems, a Russian drone crossed into Romanian airspace and prompted a French fighter jet and Polish helicopter to respond under NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry – a defensive posture the alliance launched just one day prior.
These events came after Lithuania in late July was forced to sound the alarm following two separate incidents in which Russian Gerber drones violated its borders, including one which was carrying explosives.
But these tactics are not the only threats that security experts in recent weeks have flagged as concerning behavior from Moscow.
Earlier this month, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) based in Washington, D.C. drew attention to an op-ed published by former Russian president and current Security Council chair Dmitry Medvedev on Sept. 8 in the state-sponsored news outlet TASS, which used language that directly mirrored rhetoric by the Kremlin in the lead up to its invasion of Ukraine.
In his article, Medvedev accused Finland of being «Russophobic» and claimed, «the thirst for profit at the expense of Russia was installed in Finnish minds back in the days of Hitler.»
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin inspects the «Zapad-2025» (West-2025) joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Belarus, on Sept. 16, 2025. (Mikhail Metzel/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
He further claimed that Helsinki has attempted to erase the «historical and cultural identity» of ethnic Russians and said joined NATO under the «guise» of defense, but in actuality, was covertly preparing for war against Russia, reported the ISW.
Medvedev’s comments were not stand-alone threats. Multiple Kremlin officials, including Putin who said «there will be problems» after Finland joined NATO, have claimed the alliance will use Finland as a «springboard» to attack Russia.
«Russia has been steadily setting conditions to attack NATO over the past several years: Moscow is standing up new divisions and optimizing its command and control headquarters on NATO’s eastern flank,» George Barros, Senior Russia Analyst with ISW told Fox News Digital. «The Kremlin information warfare apparatus is fabricating claims and justifications for why Finland, the Baltic States, and Poland are not real countries.
«These are the prerequisite preparations for future war that Moscow is preparing,» he warned.
Russian tanks move during the «Zapad-2025» joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground near the town of Borisov, east of the capital Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 15, 2025. (Olesya Kurpyayeva/AFP via Getty Images)
Sakaliene echoed these concerns and additionally pointed to Russia’s use of «soft power,» often employed through social media and traditional media, to influence public perception, which she warned is «alarmingly effective.»
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«We see a picture of a very aggressive country which is investing a disproportionate amount of its funds into their military capacity,» the defense minister said. «Despite heavy losses every week, every month, they are moving forward in Ukraine, and at the same time, they are expanding their capabilities.
«It raises considerable doubts if all that mass of military power is being accumulated only for Ukraine,» Sakaliene said.
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration
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As Britain marked the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth last week, Japan made history of its own on Tuesday by electing its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a self-declared admirer of the «Iron Lady.»
Takaichi, 64, who has long cited Thatcher as a personal and political inspiration, was chosen by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), during an extraordinary session of the country’s lower house, replacing former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and ending several months of political turbulence that saw the party lose its upper-house majority in July.
In remarks after her election, Takaichi said she felt «the tough work starts here» and promised to restore public confidence and strengthen Japan’s security posture. Over the years, she has praised Thatcher’s «strength and womanly warmth» as qualities she seeks to emulate. In 2013, shortly before Thatcher’s death, Takaichi met her in London — a moment she later described as «life-changing.»
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Lawmakers applaud as Sanae Takaichi, standing, was elected as Japan’s new prime minister during the extraordinary session of the lower house, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo)
Described by some in Japanese and international media as an ultraconservative and hard-line figure, Takaichi backs strengthening Japan’s defense posture, is a noted China hawk, and supports constitutional revision to expand the role of the Self-Defense Forces.
Economically, she praises Abenomics, the policies adopted by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and favors fiscal and monetary stimulus. Abe was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister and was assassinated in 2022 at a campaign rally, two years after leaving office.
«She’s very different from the other people in the Liberal Democratic Party, and that’s why she was selected this time,» said Gordon Chang, author and Asia analyst, in an interview with Fox News Digital. «After losing its upper-house majority, the LDP realized it needed to protect its right flank by electing someone more conservative than in the past — so the Margaret Thatcher comparison does make sense.»
Known for her hawkish stance on China, Takaichi is expected to maintain Japan’s close alignment with the United States. Chang said her election could bolster Washington’s strategic position in Asia, especially as tensions with Beijing remain high.
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Left: Newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Right: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attends a British-French meeting with President François Mitterrand in the United Kingdom, May 5, 1990. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko/Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images)
«She’s a hawk on China, and that’s exactly what’s needed right now,» Chang said. «That’s not going to upset President Trump — if anything, it strengthens his hand in dealing with Xi Jinping. It shows America’s alliances are strong and getting stronger.»
Takaichi’s rise has been hailed as a milestone for female representation, though Chang emphasized that her selection was driven more by ideology than identity.
«I don’t think she was chosen because she was a woman,» he said. «She was chosen because the party needed to shore up its right flank — and it just so happened that the most conservative of the possible candidates was a woman.»
U.S. President Donald Trump (L), Vice President JD Vance (C) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a meeting with then Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington, DC. Shigeru, who took office in October, was the first Asian leader to visit Trump since he returned to the White House. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Even as she breaks barriers herself, Takaichi’s record underscores her conservative social vision. She is among the Japanese politicians who have resisted measures to advance women’s rights, supports the imperial family’s male-only succession, and opposes same-sex marriage as well as allowing separate surnames for married couples.
Like Thatcher, Takaichi rose from outside her country’s political elite. Her mother served in the Nara Prefectural Police, and her father worked for a Toyota-affiliated car company.
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Analysts say she now faces the challenge of turning symbolism into substance. Her nationalist positions could heighten friction with China, while her expansive spending plans for the world’s fourth-largest economy will be closely watched by international investors. At the same time, she must prepare to host President Donald Trump, who is expected to visit Japan next week.
Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Hillary Clinton fires up voters against Trump’s White House ballroom construction: ‘Not his house»
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently made it known she is no fan of President Donald Trump’s project to construct a ballroom at the White House in an appeal to voters, telling them that 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is their «house.»
«It’s not his house,» Clinton wrote on X Tuesday morning. «It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.»
The social media post included a screenshot of The Washington Post’s report, «White House begins demolishing East Wing Facade to build Trump’s ballroom,» accompanied by a photo of a demolition crew.
«President Trump is working 24/7 to Make America Great Again, including his historic beautification of the White House, at no taxpayer expense,» White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital when asked about Clinton’s post and other Democrats criticizing the ballroom construction. «These long-needed upgrades will benefit generations of future presidents and American visitors to the People’s House.»
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently made it known she is no fan of President Donald Trump’s project to construct a ballroom at the White House. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Trump announced Monday that construction had begun on the ballroom, following months of the president floating the planned project to modernize the White House. The project does not cost taxpayers and is privately funded, the White House reported.
«I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds to build the new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom,» Trump said on Truth Social. «Completely separate from the White House itself, the East Wing is being fully modernized as part of this process, and will be more beautiful than ever when it is complete!»
«For more than 150 years, every President has dreamt about having a Ballroom at the White House to accommodate people for grand parties, State Visits, etc. I am honored to be the first President to finally get this much-needed project underway — with zero cost to the American Taxpayer!» he continued. «The White House Ballroom is being privately funded by many generous Patriots, Great American Companies, and, yours truly. This Ballroom will be happily used for Generations to come!»
The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants to be added to the building. (The Associated Press)
The privately funded project will cost an estimated $200 million, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the media in July. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests, according to the White House.
«The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders in other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building’s entrance,» Leavitt said back in July, adding the new ballroom will be «a much needed and exquisite addition.»
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Other Democrats also have slammed the construction project, including New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim calling it «disgusting.»
President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press)
«I wanted to share this photo of my family standing by a historic part of the White House that was just torn down today by Trump,» Kim posted to X on Monday. «We didn’t need a billionaire-funded ballroom to celebrate America. Disgusting what Trump is doing.»
Trump first announced he would have two massive flag poles installed on the White House (Getty Images)
«Oh you’re trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing? Donald Trump can’t hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom,» Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren posted to X on Monday.
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Tables and chairs in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Trump ordered updates to the Rose Garden in March. (Getty Images)
«Republican math. Can afford: Trump ballroom, $40 Billion Argentina bailout, massive tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires Can’t afford: health care for Americans, SNAP for struggling Americans, tax relief for middle class families,» Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta posted to X.
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The ballroom construction follows Trump installing two massive 88-foot-tall American flags on either side of the White House this summer in a patriotic endeavor that did not cost U.S. taxpayers a cent, as well as an overhaul to the White House Rose Garden.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this article.
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