Polish fighters intercept Russian Il-20 near Ustka; defence minister warns of hybrid war · Pollar

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The day split between hard power and rule-making. Washington pressed Iran at sea, Kyiv fought both Russian missiles and its own cabinet feud, while Brussels reached into Google's phone software. France, meanwhile, voted to let some patients choose the manner of their death.

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Polish fighters intercept Russian Il-20 near Ustka; defence minister warns of hybrid war · Pollar