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Russia testing Europe's defenses below threshold of open war, experts say

Russia is testing how far it can push Europe without triggering open war — from drones crossing NATO airspace to sabotage and cyberattacks across the continent. Experts warn that Europe has strengthened its defenses since 2022, but key gaps remain, including in air defense, communications, intelligence, and joint command. Russia is testing the limits of Europe's security without formally crossing into open war. Its attacks on Ukrainian cities have intensified in recent months, including strikes

About Ceasefire

The Kyiv Independent's coverage of ceasefire proposals and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Negotiations have occurred intermittently since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, with major diplomatic efforts in Belarus, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Previous ceasefire following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and war in the Donbas in 2014 were formalized through the Minsk agreements, which ultimately failed to prevent Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

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