Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland
TA-10-2026-0231 · P10_TA(2026)0231 · PE783.361
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Parliament condemns Russia's drone incursions and provocative actions in EU member states, expressing solidarity with affected countries and calling for stronger defence and resilience measures.¶¶ It demands enhanced EU cooperation, including a European Defence Union, better counter-drone capabilities, and support for Ukraine and Moldova.¶¶¶ It also calls for sanctions, protection of civilians, and integration of Ukrainian expertise in drone warfare.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's drone incursions and provocative actions, reaffirming solidarity with Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania.¶¶
- Calls for targeted EU measures and financial support to protect border regions and critical infrastructure.¶
- Condemns the drone strike in Galați, Romania, and declares Russia fully responsible for escalating attacks.¶¶
- Calls for accelerating military equipment delivery to Ukraine, including air defence, ammunition, drones and missiles.¶
- Urges establishment of a European Defence Union and boosting the defence industrial base.¶
- Calls for operationalising the solidarity and mutual assistance clauses of the EU treaties.¶
- Emphasises strengthening the eastern flank from the Arctic to the Black Sea, with joint exercises and better detection and interception.¶
- Recommends integrating counter-UAS into training and civil protection, and improving drone detection and defence systems.¶¶
- Calls for full implementation of sanctions, including new packages, and closing loopholes.¶
- Calls for strict visa rules for Russian nationals and a horizontal sanctions framework for hybrid threats.¶¶
- Calls for funding civil air-raid shelters and civilian exercises, and for a whole-of-society approach to security.¶
- Calls for EU-Ukraine defence industrial cooperation, including a Centre of Excellence for Drone Warfare, and support for Moldova.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and other eastern flank member states face drone incursions and hybrid threats.¶¶
- Citizens in border regions are most exposed and need protection and support.¶
- Ukraine and Moldova are to receive increased military support and cooperation.¶¶
- Russian nationals face stricter visa rules and potential sanctions.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 29 May 2026: drone crash in Galați, Romania, injured two people and evacuated over 70.¶
- 19 May 2026: drone shot down in Estonian airspace; 20 May 2026: air raid alert in Lithuania; 8 June 2026: drones shot down over Latvia.¶
- March 2026: at least three Ukrainian drones entered Finnish territory due to Russian jamming.
- 7 May 2026: two drones struck a fuel depot in Rēzekne, Latvia.¶
Legal basis: Articles 24(3), 42(7) and 222 of the Treaty on European Union¶