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European countries bordering Russia strengthen civil defence

By , based on Le Monde

Since 2022, northern and eastern European countries bordering Russia have been strengthening their civil defence, with bomb shelters, strategic reserves and evacuation plans. These preparations are mobilising different sectors of society in response to the risk of war, Le Monde reports.

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