Overview

• EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking in Kyiv, said repeated Russian drone and jet incursions risk escalation and urged Europe to convert its economic weight into military deterrence.
• NATO and EU members are reinforcing air policing on the eastern flank while prioritizing sensors and lower‑cost counter‑drone tools such as lasers and interceptor drones.
• Recent incidents include reported Russian drones and aircraft entering NATO airspace, temporary airport shutdowns in Copenhagen, Oslo and Munich, and suspicious drone activity near bases in Denmark, Germany and Belgium.
• Brussels indicated support for making US Tomahawk cruise missiles available for transfer to Ukraine, while President Donald Trump called Tomahawks a significant step up and said he may raise the issue with Moscow.
• Russia’s ambassador to Belgium warned allied moves increase the risk of an unintended clash and cited President Vladimir Putin’s statement that Russia does not intend to attack NATO.