Russia ‘trying to destabilise’ European democracies with drone alerts: EU chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia of attempting to destabilize European democracies through recent drone alerts in the Baltic states. She highlighted that these alerts have revealed vulnerabilities in the continent's defenses and warned that such tactics could spread to other parts of Europe. Von der Leyen emphasized the need for improved alert systems and cross-border coordination to address the issue.
- ▪Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russia is trying to destabilize European democracies with drone alerts.
- ▪The recent air raid alarms have exposed vulnerabilities in the Baltic countries' defenses.
- ▪Von der Leyen warned that the tactics used by Russia could spread to the rest of Europe.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:00 +0800 |
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Russia ‘trying to destabilise’ European democracies with drone alerts: EU chiefSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the air raid alerts are a deliberate strategy from Russia.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 10:30 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 10:30 PMVILNIUS – EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on May 26 accused Russia of “trying to destabilise” European democracies by triggering recent drone alerts in Baltic states.The European Commission president, speaking at a news conference with leaders from the region, conceded that the spate of air raid alarms had “exposed vulnerabilities” in the continent’s defences.Her visit came a week after Lithuanians were ordered to head for the bunkers following a brief drone alert in the…
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