Breaking
Kremlin warns of response if EU curbs Russian diplomats'
travel
Moscow says it will retaliate if the EU restricts movement by Russian diplomats across the bloc.
Are we at war with Russia?
No.
Status last checked: (Europe/London)
Today’s context
As of the time shown above, there is no formal state of war between NATO members and Russia. NATO’s collective defence clause (Article 5) has not been invoked in relation to Russia. Regional tensions do fluctuate — airspace incidents, drone activity, and diplomatic steps are monitored closely — but none of these automatically constitute a declaration of war.
Our aim is to give a plain-English answer up front, followed by concise background so you can interpret the day’s headlines without doom-scrolling. If a material change occurs (e.g., an official invocation of Article 5), we will update this page and explain why.
What would change this answer?
- Formal actions: an official declaration of war by a state, or a NATO decision to act collectively under Article 5 after an armed attack on an Ally.
- Explicit, public statements by governments or NATO shifting posture from deterrence/support to direct conflict.
- Verified events recognised by Allies as armed attacks (not isolated incursions or non-attributed incidents).
Article 5 in plain English
Article 5 says an armed attack against one Ally is considered an attack against all. It is implemented by political decision: Allies weigh evidence and choose the collective response. Historically, Article 5 has been invoked only once (after the 9/11 attacks in 2001).
For a deeper explanation, see the Article 5 explainer or browse common questions in the FAQ.
Latest headlines
Recent NATO–Russia, EU–Russia, and regional security developments from reputable outlets. These are external links; we add brief context and recommend reading the sources.
Developing
EU set to curb Russian diplomats' travel amid suspected spy attacks
EU governments weigh tighter controls following suspected sabotage and espionage activity.
Context
NATO statement on recent Russian airspace violations
Allies condemned incursions and reiterated that the commitment to collective defence remains firm.
Analysis
ISW: Russian strike and hybrid pressure campaign
update
Missile and drone activity tracked alongside broader hybrid operations.
Incident
AP: NATO jets respond after drones cross into
Poland
Multiple drones crossed Polish airspace, prompting an allied response and consultations.
Daily wrap
Russia–Ukraine war: Key events today
A quick overview of battlefield and regional developments.
Signals we monitor
- Official statements and press releases from NATO and Allied governments.
- Credible reporting on airspace/maritime incidents and cross-border activity.
- Material diplomatic or military steps that would change Alliance posture.
Official sources
Update log
A short, human-readable record of notable checks or content changes.
- Oct 8, 2025 Homepage context refreshed; headline cards reviewed.
- Oct 3, 2025: Added analysis card referencing ISW daily assessment.