Overview

• British, French and German diplomats told Russian officials in a closed meeting that further violations could be met with force, including shooting down aircraft, according to multiple reports citing officials familiar with the talks.
• Moscow denies its jets violated NATO airspace and calls the accusations groundless, as Russia’s ambassador to France warned that downing a Russian plane "would be war."
• NATO has twice held Article 4 consultations this month after Poland’s drone swarm and Estonia’s 12‑minute fighter‑jet incursion, and allies have reinforced air policing under Eastern SeEastern Sentry.
• Leaders are split over rules of engagement: President Trump and some eastern members back bringing down intruders, while others such as Germany and Italy urge caution to avoid escalation.
• Drone activity has disrupted civilian hubs in Denmark and spurred plans for stronger detection and counter‑drone defenses, with Poland having already shot down several drones and Romania updating its rules for taking down violators.