EU Leaders Meet in Copenhagen Amid Russian Drone Threats
EU leaders have gathered in Copenhagen under growing pressure to strengthen European defence following a series of Russian airspace incursions and drone disruptions at Danish airports. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Europe faces a direct threat. “From a European perspective there is only one country willing to threaten us and that is Russia, and therefore we need a very strong answer back,” she told reporters. Countries on the EU’s eastern flank, including Poland and Estonia, have been most affected by the incursions. Several member states now back plans for a multi-layered “drone wall” designed to detect, track, and neutralize Russian drones. Security around the summit has been tightened. Civilian drone flights are banned until Friday, and strict traffic restrictions are in place across Copenhagen. The city is also hosting a broader European Political Community summit, with international allies providing […]
