Russia's Provocation Gambit Falls Flat The recent incidents involving NATO jets downing a drone over Lithuania and a Russian ship firing flares at a Danish helicopter are manifestations of Russia's long standing strategy to test the resolve of its neighbors.
These actions, though seemingly trivial on their own, are part of a broader pattern of aggression that has been escalating for months.
The downing of the drone in Lithuania marks a significant escalation in Russia's use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a tool of warfare.