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German and Swedish fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane that entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea on Sunday. This follows a series of recent Russian airspace violations near NATO borders. In September, Estonia, Poland, and Romania reported similar incidents involving Russian aircraft and drones, triggering NATO consultations under Article 4. These actions have heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, with officials expressing concern and Russia denying wrongdoing. Estonia's defense minister suggested the incursions aim to distract from the war in Ukraine.

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