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Poland reports a Russian helicopter briefly violated its airspace, prompting fighter jets to scramble. European leaders warn of heightened hybrid threats as Moscow denies plans for a direct attack, while Moscow weighs a possible restart of peace talks amid Ukrainian strikes.
Ukraine has sustained strikes on Russian targets as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Civilians remain at risk as both sides exchange long-range strikes and diplomacy remains stalemated. The war has disrupted grain flows and energy markets globally.