While Washington waivers: Can Europeans deter Russia and its drones?

15/09/2025 18:09 France 24

Seems that summoning ambassadors for a scolding somehow won't be enough. After last week’s unprecedented wave of Russian drones that landed in Poland, it's Romania’s turn to scramble fighter jets and call in Kremlin's envoy.

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