Russia has launched another major missile-and-drone attack against Ukraine’s energy system as Poland raises security along its borders with Kaliningrad and Belarus and NATO fighters respond again to drone activity near Romania. Today’s NATO Morning SITREP breaks down the pressure on Ukraine’s power grid, Poland’s preventive security operation, the growing Black Sea shipping threat, NATO’s evolving long-range defense concept, and the key indicators to watch over the next 72 hours.

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A Russian strike on a civilian shelter in southeastern Ukraine has reportedly killed at least 26 people just as Washington announces another round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Today’s NATO Morning SITREP breaks down what the renewed diplomacy could mean for NATO, continuing Russian drone pressure near Romania, the unresolved Latvian airspace incident, the aftermath of the Oleshky ceasefire, and the key developments to watch over the next 72 hours.

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What changed in European security over the weekend, and what still needs answers? In this special NATO Morning SITREP Weekend Update, I examine the continuing Black Sea maritime-security crisis following the sinking of Contship Jet, the limits of Allied surveillance, Ukraine's air-defense challenges, and concerns surrounding critical infrastructure in Lithuania. Plus, our Baltic Posture Watch looks at NATO readiness and the key indicators to monitor as the new week begins.

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