Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated during a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb that Russia flew drones into Poland on September 9-10 to test NATO's military and political abilities to respond to Russian kinetic provocations.
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Russia flew drones into Poland to test NATO's military and political abilities to respond to kinetic provocations
Speaking alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb during a press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky announced Poland's intention to consult with Ukraine on downing drones
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak stated that the State Border Guard Service is not tracking how many 18–22-year-old men have used the right to leave.
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