BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. On August 6,
Lithuania’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys,
held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss
the evolving regional security landscape and recent drone-related
incidents in Lithuania, Trend reports.
Meanwhile, the conversation focused on the urgent need to
strengthen NATO’s airspace security
During the call, Minister Budrys emphasized the concerning rise
in drone incursions across NATO borders in recent months. He
stressed the need for swift and decisive action to reinforce NATO’s
counter-drone and air defense capabilities, particularly along the
Alliance’s eastern flank.
“The consequences of the ongoing war are reaching the borders of
NATO member states. Drones straying from the conflict zone into
NATO territory pose a threat to civilians and critical
infrastructure. This is not solely a security issue for Lithuania
or other front-line allies—it’s a collective security challenge for
the entire Alliance,” said Budrys.
He underscored that adversaries are closely monitoring NATO’s
response to such incidents, and that the Alliance must send a clear
message of resolve.
“Our response must be unambiguous. NATO must demonstrate it will
defend every inch of its territory—on the ground and in the air,”
Budrys added.