Ukraine updates: Polish jets intercept Russian spy plane

Poland scrambled jets on Christmas morning after detecting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying close to Polish airspace. Moscow said they made an offer to Paris over a jailed French researcher. Follow DW for more.

• Ukraine's SBU claimed strikes on Russian oil and gas facilities overnight
• Polish fighter jets escorted a Russian reconnaissance plane after detecting it near their airspace
• Moscow made a 'proposal' to Paris regarding imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
• In Christmas blessing, Pope Leo XIV urges 'direct, sincere' talks between Ukraine and Russia

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