Ukraine: The Latest NATO scrambles fighter jets after Russian planes violate Lithuania’s airspace & deal collapses to hand Kyiv €140bn in frozen Kremlin assets
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Oct 24, 2025 Vilja, the Estonian ambassador to London, shares insights on Estonia's unwavering support for Ukraine amid regional security threats. Konstantin Leontiev, a fashion-show producer, highlights the Walk for Ukraine event as a platform for cultural outreach. They discuss the importance of fashion as a form of storytelling during war and how Ukrainian designers express their heritage through their creations. Vilja also emphasizes the historical context of Estonia's stance against Russian imperialism and the need for solidarity in defending democracy.
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Escalation Across Multiple Fronts
- Russian strikes and drone raids continue to target both military and civilian infrastructure across Russia and Ukraine.
- Open-source reporting shows heavy use of drones, MLRS strikes, and contested claims about river crossings and bridgeheads.
Airspace Breach Near Kaliningrad
- Two Russian military aircraft briefly violated Lithuanian airspace near Kaliningrad, prompting diplomatic protest.
- Lithuania summoned a Russian envoy and called the incursion a breach of international law.
Reparations Loan Runs Into Legal Roadblocks
- EU ministers delayed approval for using frozen Russian assets as a reparations loan amid legal and liability concerns.
- Belgium's hold over Euroclear funds and demand for legal reassurances stalled the plan until December.