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UK Summons Russian Ambassador Over Unprecedented NATO Airspace Violations
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The UK Foreign Office has summoned Russia’s ambassador after what it called a significant and unprecedented violation of NATO airspace.
In a statement published on September 15, the ministry said last week’s “significant and unprecedented violation” of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones, followed by another incursion into Romanian airspace on Saturday, was “utterly unacceptable.”
Britain emphasized that, together with Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and NATO allies, it “unreservedly condemnes these reckless actions.”
“As our continent once again faces the egregious expansion of Russia’s reckless behaviour, defense of Ukraine against Putin’s aggression is crucial to the security of the whole of Europe, including the UK,” the statement read.
The ministry underlined that NATO’s reaction shows how seriously the Alliance treats Russia’s actions. As Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, “alongside NATO Allies we are bolstering our defences along the eastern flank,” deploying new technologies to counter drones.
“Russia should understand that its continued aggression only strengthens the unity between NATO allies and our determination to stand with Ukraine, and any further incursions will again be met with force. Russia must end its illegal war against Ukraine,” the statement concluded.
Earlier, Prince Harry paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv this week, vowing to assist in the recovery of thousands of Ukrainians injured in Russia’s full-scale war.
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