Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
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"In recent weeks, the Russian hybrid threat against Europeans... has intensified."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"This would not be left 'without a response.'"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"If Europe attacks Russia, it will be a completely different war [from that in Ukraine], and it will be very short."
— Sergei Lavrov , Politician
Key People
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Russian Foreign Minister.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
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