Overview

• British, French and German envoys told Russian officials in Moscow that further airspace violations could face force, including shooting down jets, according to officials familiar with the meeting.
• NATO has invoked Article 4 and launched Operation Eastern Sentry after Poland reported roughly 20 drones crossing its border and Estonia said three MiG-31s stayed in its airspace for 12 minutes.
• President Donald Trump backed bringing down intruding aircraft and NATO chief Mark Rutte said allies should do so if necessary, while Russia’s ambassador to France said such action “will be war.”
• Romania approved rules of engagement for taking down aircraft after tracking a drone for 50 minutes, as allies press to field cheaper, purpose-built counter‑drone systems rather than relying on costly missiles.
• Drone sightings forced disruptions at major airports in Denmark and Norway this week, with Copenhagen weighing Article 4 consultations and European ministers discussing joint counter‑drone measures.