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NATO and Russian Pilots Engage in Tense Aerial Standoff Over Baltic Sea

French fighter pilots recently intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea amid ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia. While both sides remain cautious, the situation underscores the delicate balance of power in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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