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Russia's ambassador to France, Alexei Meshkov, warned that downing Russian planes would trigger war, amid accusations of airspace violations by European countries, though Russia claims it does not shoot down infringing aircraft. Recent incidents include drone sightings and airspace breaches by Russian aircraft, prompting Baltic nations to seek UN intervention, while Russia denies involvement.
Iran has threatened to retaliate if the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passes a resolution against it, following European nations' pressure to explain uranium particles at undeclared sites. This comes amid heightened regional tensions and concerns over Iran's nuclear program, which has been contentious since the U.S. withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the alliance has no plans to send combat troops into Ukraine, despite reports of some Western countries considering bilateral deals to send troops to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion. While ruling out NATO military action, Stoltenberg emphasized that Ukraine has the right to self-defense and that NATO provides non-lethal aid and support. European nations are concerned about potential changes in U.S. support for Ukraine and have expressed support for initiatives to provide military assistance to Ukraine.