NATO and U.S. allies try to assuage fears over bolstering Russia as the Pentagon announces a U.S. troop reduction in eastern Europe.

The Russian Il-20 did not file a flight plan for its "reconnaissance mission" in international airspace, Poland's military said.

The United States has informed NATO allies that it will reduce its troop presence along Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine.

NATO forces shot down a suspicious drone hovering around US military barracks in Estonia, it has emerged. The facility – Camp Reedo – is less than 30 miles from the Russian

Romanian officials said the shift reflects Washington’s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific, though analysts warn it could embolden Russia to test the alliance’s resolve.

Two drones were spotted, and one was shot down. The incident occurred on October 17 but was only recently revealed. It comes amid demands for a more robust response to Russian incursions.

U.S. troops withdrawing from Romania spark Republican opposition amid Russia-Ukraine war tensions and concerns over weakened deterrence.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow is prepared to give NATO and EU countries a non-aggression guarantee, reiterating that Russia has no intention of attacking any of their current members.