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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2772(RSP))

On Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland

B-10-2026-0309

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Tobias Cremer, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Victor Negrescu, Sven Mikser, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Nils Ušakovs, Eero Heinäluoma, Dan Nica, Maria Grapini, Andi Cristea, Maria Guzenina, Ştefan Muşoiu

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Parliament condemns Russia's drone incursions and hybrid attacks on EU member states, declaring Russia fully responsible and calling for increased defence investment, joint counter-drone systems, and support for Ukraine. It calls for EU-funded measures to protect border regions, a Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, an Integrated Air Protection Zone over Ukraine, and clearer procedures for activating Article 42(7) TEU.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations against EU member states, including drone incursions and attacks on critical infrastructure.
  2. Declares Russia bears full responsibility for these escalatory actions that endanger lives and threaten EU security.
  3. Reaffirms commitment to support Ukraine and stresses Ukraine's right to self-defence.
  4. Calls on member states to use all necessary tools to defend the EU and urges increased investment in security and defence.
  5. Recommends strengthening strategic enablers like intelligence and cyber capabilities, developed jointly at European level.
  6. Regrets insufficient investment in drone technologies and calls for accelerating investments to strengthen the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.
  7. Calls for targeted EU measures and financial support for border regions affected by threats and economic harm.
  8. Demands EU budget financing for common defence, with dedicated funding in the next multiannual financial framework, without redeploying from other policies.
  9. Calls for rapid establishment of joint counter-drone defence systems on the eastern flank and full use of EDIP and EDPCI frameworks.
  10. Urges cooperation with Ukraine on air and missile defence, including integrating threat-detection systems and knowledge-sharing.
  11. Calls for a European Black Sea Maritime Security Hub and welcomes NATO-led operations and a potential Black Sea Sentry initiative.
  12. Calls for an Integrated Air Protection Zone over Ukraine and a comprehensive approach to hybrid threats, including clearer procedures for Article 42(7) TEU.

Who is affected

  • Citizens in EU border regions along the eastern flank, who face security risks and economic costs.
  • Ukraine, which would receive support and cooperation on defence capabilities.
  • Member states on the eastern flank, including Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, affected by drone incursions.
  • European defence industry, expected to benefit from increased investment and joint procurement.

Figures and deadlines

  • 29 May 2026: a Russian-made Geran-2 drone hit a residential block in Galați, Romania, injuring civilians.
  • 5 June 2026: a maritime drone exploded in the Black Sea Port of Constanța.
  • 3 June 2026: Estonia and Latvia issued airspace alerts after drone activity.
  • 8 June 2026: a French Rafale shot down a drone entering Latvia's airspace.
  • 15 May 2026: Finland issued an emergency warning after a suspected drone incursion, suspending air traffic at Helsinki Airport.

Legal basis: Articles 42(7) and 24(3) of the Treaty on European Union