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Baltic Sea Faces Environmental Threat from WWII Ammunition
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Baltic Sea Faces Environmental Threat from WWII Ammunition

1. 6 million tons of ammunition are rotting on the bottoms of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea
Sweden May Shoot Down Russian Planes as Last Resort, Says Supreme Commander
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Sweden May Shoot Down Russian Planes as Last Resort, Says Supreme Commander

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson does not rule out that the Swedish military may end up in situations where they have to shoot down intruding aircraft. It is the pilot in the plane who has to make that decision, he says in SVT's "Agenda"
Zelensky Warns Putin May Target Another European Country
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Zelensky Warns Putin May Target Another European Country

Russia's president Vladimir Putin wants to expand the war in Ukraine by attacking another European country, says Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
Nato Boosts Baltic Sea Surveillance After Drone Alarms in Denmark
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Nato Boosts Baltic Sea Surveillance After Drone Alarms in Denmark

Nato increases surveillance in the Baltic Sea region after drone alarms in Denmark, reports Reuters according to Danish media.
Russia Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Aggression
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Russia Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Aggression

Russia warns that every aggression or action directed against Russian interests will be followed by a "powerful response". The warning came from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov when he held Russia's speech in the UN General Assembly, where he also attacked Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Trump Criticizes Putin for Unjustified Killings in Ukraine Conflict
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Trump Criticizes Putin for Unjustified Killings in Ukraine Conflict

USA's president Donald Trump sharpens again the tone against his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin, reports The Kyiv Independent.
Drones Disrupt Danish Airports Amid Security Concerns
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Drones Disrupt Danish Airports Amid Security Concerns

Drones have been spotted over airports in several places in Denmark during the night and Thursday morning. The goal of this type of hybrid attack is to create fear, divide and scare us, says Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard
Zelenskyj Warns of Historic Arms Race Amid Global Tensions
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Zelenskyj Warns of Historic Arms Race Amid Global Tensions

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes his meeting in the UN with Donald Trump as positive, after the American president expressed clearer support for Kyiv. At the same time, Zelenskyj warns of increasing tensions in the world and weak international institutions
Kristersson on Drone Incidents: Sweden on High Alert
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Kristersson on Drone Incidents: Sweden on High Alert

Russian aircraft that violate NATO countries' airspace may be shot down. And Sweden is on its toes after the recent drone incidents, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting
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Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges at a meeting in New York his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to stop the killing in Ukraine. Lavrov talks about "common interests" of peaceful solutions – but criticizes European countries
Trump: Ukraine Can Reclaim Its Borders with EU and NATO Support
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Trump: Ukraine Can Reclaim Its Borders with EU and NATO Support

Ukraine, with the support of the EU, is in a position where they can fight and win back the whole of Ukraine as it looked before Russia's invasion war. This is written by Donald Trump on Truth Social after his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyj in New York
Trump Urges NATO to Shoot Down Russian Jets Violating Airspace
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Trump Urges NATO to Shoot Down Russian Jets Violating Airspace

Donald Trump urges Nato countries to shoot down Russian fighter jets that violate their airspace.
Defense Minister: Sweden Ready to Defend NATO Allies
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Defense Minister: Sweden Ready to Defend NATO Allies

After the recent Russian violations of Nato's airspace, the tone of how Nato should respond to future intrusions has been sharpened among many member countries. The Defence Forces have a strong mandate to combat incoming both aircraft and unmanned systems if required, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)
Kristersson Responds to Copenhagen Airport Drone Attack with Vigilance
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Kristersson Responds to Copenhagen Airport Drone Attack with Vigilance

Swedish authorities are following the situation in Denmark after the drone attack on Copenhagen Airport. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) expresses his support for Denmark and emphasizes the importance of Nato seeing the violations in a context and not as separate events
NATO Urges Russia to Halt Airspace Violations Amid Tensions
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NATO Urges Russia to Halt Airspace Violations Amid Tensions

We respond with what is required, assures Nato after yet another condemnation of Russian drone and air violations in the east. We are ready to defend every inch of the member countries' territory, promises Secretary General Mark Rutte
Putin May Be Building Reserve Army for Potential NATO Conflict
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Putin May Be Building Reserve Army for Potential NATO Conflict

Since last summer, some new Russian recruits are not sent directly to the front. Instead, they are part of a strategic reserve, according to source information to ISW
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
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NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations

Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN
UN Security Council to Address Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia
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UN Security Council to Address Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia

The UN Security Council will hold a "crisis meeting" on Monday to discuss the Russian violation of Estonia's airspace, according to the country's Foreign Ministry.
Russia Denies Estonia Airspace Violation Amid NATO Concerns
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Russia Denies Estonia Airspace Violation Amid NATO Concerns

Russia denies that they have violated Estonia's airspace.
Swedish Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft After Estonia Airspace Violation
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Swedish Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft After Estonia Airspace Violation

Swedish Jas 39 Gripen were sent up to meet three Russian fighter jets of the type Mig-31 that violated Estonia's airspace on Friday, the Defence Forces announce.
Russian Mig-31 Violates Estonian Airspace for 12 Minutes
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Russian Mig-31 Violates Estonian Airspace for 12 Minutes

Russian fighter jets of the model Mig-31 violated Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes. This is absolutely an escalation compared to what we saw in Poland recently
EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia
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EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia

EU and Nato direct sharp criticism towards Russia since Russian fighter planes violated Estonia's airspace for twelve minutes. Estonia refers to Nato's article 4 for a crisis meeting about the air violation when three planes of the type Mig-31 flew in over the Gulf of Finland
NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns
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NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns

Over 20 Russian drones in the NATO country Poland, potentially with the military logistics hub Rzeszow as the target. An "extremely serious" Russian escalation – and NATO's response apparently does not suffice to deter Putin, notes Ukraine analyst Fredrik Wesslau
Nato Praises Joint Efforts in Eastern Sentry Operation
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Nato Praises Joint Efforts in Eastern Sentry Operation

Nato hopes to be able to stop future drones as effectively as they have stopped cable thefts in the Baltic Sea. So far, eight countries are part of the new effort in the east
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