Aggressive Skies: The Escalating Threat in Europe's Airspace The latest incident involving a Russian warplane intercepting an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea is a stark reminder of the escalating tensions between Russia and Western powers.
This encounter stands out for its brazen disregard for international norms.
Russian fighter jets have repeatedly harassed NATO aircraft in recent years, with one notable example being the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014.