Russia is rapidly expanding a network of drone bases that could enable the country to strike deep into NATO territory. At the same time, NATO has been expanding eastward for decades and moving its military presence closer to Russia’s borders—a development that raises the question of whether Europe’s security policy has become trapped in a dangerous arms race.
A major Russian military buildup is now raising questions about the future of security in Europe. These developments are taking place at a time when both NATO and Russia are strengthening their military capabilities, and the gap between the two sides’ forces has narrowed.
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