Poland sees "unprecedented" Russian activity

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Poland sees "unprecedented" Russian activity

WARSAW -- Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak says there has been "unprecedented" activity by Russia's navy and air force in the Baltic Sea region in recent days.

This is according to an Associated Press report.

According to Siemoniak, the majority of these "incidents" involved Russian operations in international waters and airspace, while "Sweden was the country most affected."

However, Siemoniak said his country does not see Russia's "show of military strength" as a preparation for war.

Instead, reported the AP, he called it "a Russian attempt to test NATO," adding "but it doesn't help to build good relations and trust."

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