Ukraine war and European security
ISW says Ukraine is hitting Russian missile sites as air defenses run low, while the UK defence chief warns of public complacency.
What we know
ISW reports Ukrainian strikes on Russian missile infrastructure. FT reports the UK defence chief's warning on Russia.
How the story developed
ISW says Ukraine is hitting Russian missile sites as air defenses run low, while the UK defence chief warns of public complacency.
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Sources
“The UK is lagging behind other European countries in public understanding of the threat posed by Russia”
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