Ukrainian foreign minister calls for NATO air defense action after Russian drones enter NATO airspace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has urged Western allies to take more decisive action in supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts following recent incidents involving Russian drones entering NATO airspace. The call comes after both Romania and Latvia reported violations of their airspace by Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.

Russian drones have repeatedly violated the airspace of NATO countries but were not intercepted and crashed, mostly in the border areas. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly called for NATO air defense to shoot down drones and missiles while they are still over Ukraine both to protect themselves and help Ukraine.

Today, Russian drones violated Romanian and Latvian airspace. A stark reminder that Russia's aggressive actions extend beyond Ukraine. Allies’ collective response must be maximum support for Ukraine now to put an end to Russian aggression, protect lives, and keep Europe at peace.

— Andrii Sybiha