Cheap Russian drones force NATO into costly defences
Poland’s interception of low-cost Russian drones has exposed NATO’s reliance on billion-dollar defences, fuelling urgent debate on how the allianc...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on Wednesday, as both nations looked to deepen their strategic partnership and navigate rising global tensions through renewed diplomatic and economic cooperation.
The two officials emphasized their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, defense, and education. Lavrov praised Vietnam’s independent foreign policy, while Bui Thanh Son highlighted the value of constructive dialogue and mutual respect in international relations.
Key topics included energy collaboration, regional security, and global issues such as the war in Ukraine and tensions in the South China Sea. Both sides underscored the importance of international law and peaceful dispute resolution.
Lavrov’s visit is part of Russia’s broader push to reinforce ties in Asia as Western isolation intensifies. Vietnam, maintaining its non-aligned stance, continues to engage with all major powers in pursuit of national development and strategic autonomy.
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Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, said the country will expand imports from the U.S. to further reduce tariffs on Bangladeshi goods, particularly textiles.
Polish authorities have detained two Belarusian nationals after a drone was spotted flying over government buildings and the Belweder Palace in Warsaw. The State Protection Service (SOP) neutralised the unmanned aerial vehicle, Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed.
Poland’s interception of low-cost Russian drones has exposed NATO’s reliance on billion-dollar defences, fuelling urgent debate on how the alliance can counter cheap threats without unsustainable responses.
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