Europe identifies Russia as a persistent threat; leaders discuss plans to build drone-powered border wall
Europe identifies Russia as a persistent threat; leaders discuss plans to build drone walls to protect borders amid drone and warplane violations in several countries
On October 1, 2025 at 7:53 a.m., CNBC reported that Over the past few weeks, several European countries have reported new threats from Russia, Poland, Romania and Estonia. Both have blamed airspace violations on Russian fighter jets or drones, while Denmark has reported several drone incidents in the past week and said it cannot rule out Russian involvement.
The situation has led some European officials, including EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, to say that Europe is already facing a hybrid war with Russia.
Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg said “We have clearly seen that Russia has become a persistent threat to European security.” Although he still does not believe that Europe is at war with Russia, he added that “This is a provocation that we must take seriously. I don't think we're going to war with Russia, and I don't want it to be.”
Fryden also sent a direct message to Russia: stop these actions and let Ukrainians be free. “We need to listen to your security concerns, but you also need to understand that you cannot conquer Europe, and there is no chance of rebuilding the Soviet Union.”
The statement comes ahead of a meeting of EU leaders, which will discuss new measures to make the continent safer. One of these is the idea of a "drone wall" in eastern Europe near the Russian border. This defense system would be designed to intercept unauthorized drones before they enter European airspace.
มNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said “The drone wall project is timely and necessary.” While the Luxembourg leader said he needed to listen to experts, he was open to the idea.
However, the idea also raises concerns that the EU is still moving too slowly in enhancing its deterrent capabilities.
Boris Pistorius, German Defense Minister Said at an event, according to Politico, “This is not an idea that will actually happen in the next three or four years.”
Recent events also highlight the EU's lack of preparedness amid the growing importance of drones in current warfare. For example, the Royal Netherlands Air Force was forced to send F-35s to Poland after Russia launched drones into its airspace.
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