Overview

• Norway diverted flights and briefly closed airports at Bardufoss and Brønnøysund after reported drone sightings, with authorities saying the origin remains unclear.
• Denmark imposed a nationwide ban on civilian drones through Friday ahead of the EU meetings in Copenhagen, with France, Germany and Sweden providing additional security support.
• German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Russia is becoming a growing danger to the alliance and urged unity and sustained upgrades to air defenses while cautioning against escalation.
• Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the incidents hybrid aggression, reaffirmed that NATO protects every centimeter of its territory, and pressed for faster, better-networked counter‑drone capabilities as officials discussed a potential eastern ‘drone wall.’
• Bloomberg reported a confidential Moscow meeting where European envoys warned Russia that further violations could face strong responses, including potential shoot‑downs, and a German official confirmed that such a meeting occurred as the Kremlin issued denials.