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A map-style view of Ukraine and Belarus highlighting the northern border and potential communications relay sites.

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Zelenskyy threatens to neutralise Belarus relay sites aiding Russian strikes

Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove relay equipment allegedly enabling Russian strikes, warning Ukraine may act directly—raising escalation risks on NATO’s eastern flank.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking at a podium, with EU flags, as Baltic leaders meet over drone incursions and air defence coordination.

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Von der Leyen heads to Lithuania amid Baltic drone incursions

Von der Leyen will travel to Lithuania for Baltic talks after drone incursions triggered alerts and NATO air-policing, sharpening EU focus on joint air defence and counter-UAS capability.

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Baltic drone incursions trigger NATO air-policing as EU points to Russia/Belarus

Lithuania’s drone air alert near Belarus activated NATO Baltic Air Policing as EU leaders blamed Russia/Belarus amid a string of Baltic-region incursions.

Small quadcopter drone flying over a winter battlefield, with soldiers and trenches blurred in the background.

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Latvian intel: drones drive up to 80% of Ukraine war casualties

Latvia’s SAB assesses drones cause 70–80% of Ukraine war casualties, accelerating tactics while constraining maneuver and raising the premium on sustained Western support.