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United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

TA-10-2025-0230 · P10_TA(2025)0230 · PE776.258

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Parliament's resolution condemns Russian violations of EU airspace and critical infrastructure, calling for a united response including sanctions, defence cooperation, and support for Ukraine. It urges the EU to strengthen its defence capabilities, including UAV and counter-UAV systems, and to enhance coordination with NATO. It also calls for measures to counter hybrid threats, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure societal resilience.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's violations of airspace and drone incursions, declaring Russia fully responsible for actions in Polish, Estonian, and Romanian airspace.
  2. Calls for a robust 19th sanctions package targeting Russia's revenue, and sanctions on enabling states and entities, including China.
  3. Urges the Commission to classify Russia as a high-risk third country for money laundering and terrorist financing.
  4. Calls for an action plan to counter Russian hybrid warfare and for review of rules of engagement.
  5. Demands measures against GNSS jamming and spoofing, and for strengthening satellite navigation resilience.
  6. Calls for revision of EU capability planning, a European Defence Union, and a European command-and-control structure.
  7. Urges enhanced coordination for drone monitoring and neutralisation, including joint command-and-control centres.
  8. Calls for equipping authorities to counter drones at critical infrastructure, and for support to eastern flank and Black Sea member states.
  9. Welcomes the EU drone wall and Eastern Flank Watch initiatives, calling for a concrete plan by October 2025.
  10. Calls for increased investment in UAV and counter-UAV capabilities, including through SAFE and EDIP.
  11. Urges member states to activate Article 42(7) TEU in case of armed attack, and to reinforce the eastern border.
  12. Calls for stepped-up defence cooperation with Ukraine, including joint production and lifting restrictions on Western weapons.

Who is affected

  • EU member states, particularly those on the eastern flank and Baltic Sea region, are called to enhance defence and resilience.
  • Russia faces calls for increased sanctions and legal measures, including classification as a high-risk country.
  • Ukraine is to receive further military assistance and cooperation in drone technology.
  • Non-EU entities, including Chinese suppliers, may face sanctions for supporting Russia.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 18 million paid yearly to Russia from Chinese-operated flights from Schiphol Airport alone.

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