EU,NATO,Ukraine Plan 'Drone Wall' Along Eastern Border

Europe is advancing plans to establish a "drone wall" along the EU's eastern border to defend against increased Russian drone incursions, with a key meeting scheduled on September 26 led by European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. Slovakia has been confirmed to participate alongside seven frontline member states, Denmark, and Ukraine, while Hungary has opted out of the talks. NATO will also be involved in the technical discussions, emphasizing the importance of coordinated defense efforts to secure NATO and EU airspace. The European Commission expects strong commitments and tangible results from member states, highlighting the urgency due to recent drone incidents in countries like Denmark, Romania, and Poland. Slovak officials affirm their full engagement and cooperation in this initiative as part of their NATO obligations. The project, proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aims to strengthen the EU's eastern frontier against security threats posed by Russian drone activities.