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It is hoping to sap support for Ukraine and highlight America’s ambivalence
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Russia’s “grey-zone” provocations will intensify in 2026. Europe faces the threat of direct conflict, marked by cyber-attacks and…

It is risky to let Ukraine into the EU. It’s more dangerous to keep it out

That is partly necessary—and partly alarming

Russian air incursions are testing NATO’s will to resist

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But with America now an unreliable ally, will it be enough to counter Russia?