Moscow (TDI): Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev has warned Europeans that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent them from sleeping peacefully.
His remarks came after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) accused Moscow of reckless actions and reaffirmed its commitment to defending allied territory. Romania, a NATO member, reported that a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building during an attack related to the war in Ukraine.
Medvedev, a senior figure in the Russian government, said European leaders should not be surprised by such incidents, arguing that they are a consequence of their involvement in supporting Ukraine. He warned that drones would continue entering European airspace, suggesting that similar events could recur.
He also said it was not yet fully confirmed which side the drone belonged to, but insisted that European countries were already directly engaged in the conflict by supplying Ukraine with weapons, intelligence, and drone components. According to him, this involvement increases the likelihood of spillover effects beyond the battlefield.
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Medvedev further claimed that weapons and parts produced in Europe are used in attacks against Russia, leading to civilian casualties, and argued that this cycle contributes to escalating tensions across the region.
The incident has further heightened concerns among European NATO members about the risk of the Russia-Ukraine war spilling beyond Ukraine’s borders, particularly as drone warfare becomes more widespread.
In response, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it would react after Romania moved to close the Russian consulate in Constanța, a step taken amid rising diplomatic tensions following the incident.
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Moscow has said President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the situation, while European governments continue to monitor airspace security closely as the war enters a more complex and geographically dispersed phase.
