
Russia is moving ever closer to NATO territory in its attacks against Ukraine. Security expert Aleksander Olech calls on the alliance states to shoot down Russian drones at an early stage in the future.
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Russia is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. There are increasing incidents in which Russian drones or missiles come close to NATO borders.
Putin's aggression against the West "We should increase the costs on the Russian side"
Russia is moving ever closer to NATO territory in its attacks against Ukraine. Security expert Aleksander Olech calls on the alliance states to shoot down Russian drones at an early stage in the future.
An interview by Jan Puhl
September 15, 2026, 7:31 p.m
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