U.K. summons Russian ambassador over ‘unprecedented’ violation of NATO airspace
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UK Jets Join NATO Mission After Alleged Russian Drone Incursions
Above: A Eurofighter Typhoon jet from the U.K.'s Royal Air Force arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara for inspection by Turkish officials on Dec. 18, 2024. Image copyright: Turkish Defense Ministry/Anadolu/Getty Images
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Russia's drone incursions represent a dangerous escalation that demands an immediate and forceful NATO response. These violations of Polish and Romanian airspace are calculated provocations testing alliance resolve and air defenses. The deployment of RAF Typhoons sends a clear message that NATO won't tolerate Putin's reckless expansion of the conflict beyond Ukraine's borders.
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NATO's aggressive posturing over stray drones risks unnecessary escalation when diplomatic solutions remain available. Outside of accusations, the West has yet to provide any evidence that the incursion had anything to do with Russia. Even if true, the alliance's massive military response to unverified events is a dangerous overreaction that could spiral into broader conflict.
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