MEP Links Latvian Drone Incursions to Russian Aggression
European Parliament Member Sandra Kalniete stated that recent foreign drone incursions into Latvian airspace are a direct consequence of Russian aggression. Speaking at a discussion on European security in Riga, she noted that such incidents, involving both Russian and Ukrainian drones, are likely to continue. Kalniete explained that some incursions are deliberate tests of EU reactions aimed at sowing fear, while others result from accidents or electronic warfare. She emphasized the importance of collective defense, recalling NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's assurance that the entire alliance would respond to any attack on the Baltic states. The MEP called for robust defense capabilities and continuous strengthening of NATO's eastern flank. Additionally, Polish MEP Andrzej Halicki highlighted hybrid warfare as a daily reality in Eastern Europe, citing drone attacks and sabotage. He mentioned ongoing efforts to secure eastern borders, including the signing of a security agreement in Warsaw regarding physical border protection projects like the European Drone Wall. The event underscored the interlinked security of EU member states and the need for concrete actions to protect the region.
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MEP Links Latvian Drone Incursions to Russian Aggression
European Parliament Member Sandra Kalniete stated that recent foreign drone incursions into Latvian airspace are a direct consequence of Russian aggression. Speaking at a discussion on European security in Riga, she noted that such incidents, involving both Russian and Ukrainian drones, are likely to continue. Kalniete explained that some incursions are deliberate tests of EU reactions aimed at sowing fear, while others result from accidents or electronic warfare. She emphasized the importance of collective defense, recalling NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's assurance that the entire alliance would respond to any attack on the Baltic states. The MEP called for robust defense capabilities and continuous strengthening of NATO's eastern flank. Additionally, Polish MEP Andrzej Halicki highlighted hybrid warfare as a daily reality in Eastern Europe, citing drone attacks and sabotage. He mentioned ongoing efforts to secure eastern borders, including the signing of a security agreement in Warsaw regarding physical border protection projects like the European Drone Wall. The event underscored the interlinked security of EU member states and the need for concrete actions to protect the region.
The Baltic Times