Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?
Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.

Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.

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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praises Ukraine for combatting corruption but warns there is more work to do.
The group said Russian attacks are inflicting ‘devastating social, environmental and economic consequences’ on Ukraine.
Here are the key events from day 1,345 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Polls had suggested anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party were set to win largest number of seats.

Russia launched dozens of drones and decoy drones across Ukrainian territory, including one that hit a school building.
Despite losing slivers of territory, Ukraine is confident about its long-term prospects in the war.
Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump proposed freezing Russian war on Ukraine at current front lines, and planned a meet with Putin. Then it collapsed.
At least two people killed after Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital, other areas overnight.
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.