Berlin, Sept 23, 2025 (AFP) - Germany says Russian airspace incursions could be 'escalation trap'

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2025-09-23
NATO members should remain calm amid alleged airspace violations by Russian aircraft, German defence minister Boris Pistorius said Tuesday, highlighting the need to avoid an "escalation trap". Speaking at a press conference in Berlin alongside Swedish counterpart Pål Jonson, Pistorius said that overreacting to Russian incursions threatened European peace and security. "Level-headedness is not cowardice and not fear, but a responsibility towards y......
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