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Posted on September 11, 2025
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The Netherlands has summoned Russia's ambassador following a violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, raising security concerns in Europe.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch government has summoned Russia's ambassador to the Netherlands over the violation of Poland's airspace by Russian drones earlier this week, Foreign Minister David van Weel said on X, confirming an earlier report by Dutch news agency ANP.
"Russia's reckless violation of Polish airspace threatens our European security. That is why I had the Russian ambassador summoned today," Van Weel said, adding he made clear the Netherlands condemns Russia's actions.
"With these actions, Russia is risking further escalation."
(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
The Dutch government summoned Russia's ambassador due to the violation of Poland's airspace by Russian drones, which they view as a threat to European security.
Foreign Minister David van Weel stated that Russia's actions are reckless and threaten European security, emphasizing the Netherlands' condemnation of the violation.
The article suggests that Russia's actions risk further escalation in tensions, highlighting the seriousness of the airspace violation.
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