NATO Allies expressed solidarity with Romania and Poland at a meeting on Wednesday centred on recent airspace violations for of two of its frontline member states.<\/p>\n
Several drones have breached Romanian airspace in recent weeks, with the country’s president Nicu\u0219or Dan stating<\/a> it is “inadmissible and intolerable” for the Kremlin to continue violating the country’s skies.<\/p>\n A cruise missile<\/a> crashed into Polish territory on 29 July, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk then clarifying<\/a> the armed unmanned aerial vehicle fell 50 kilometres away from the city of Lublin and was “probably” Russian.<\/p>\n “This incident is yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous consequence of its war against Ukraine,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said<\/a> in response.<\/p>\n NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Wednesday allies expressed solidarity with Romania and Poland regarding the incursions and that Russia was condemned for its “reckless actions”.<\/p>\n “Allies reiterated that Russia bears full responsibility for the airspace violations, which are dangerous and unacceptable, and demonstrate Russia’s increasing tolerance for risk,” a readout<\/a> from the meeting stated.<\/p>\n They also reiterated their support for Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a fifth year.<\/p>\n “Allies underscored that they will not be deterred by these and other irresponsible acts by Russia from their enduring commitment to Ukraine, whose security contributes to ours.”<\/p>\n Romania’s Ambassador to NATO Dan Necul\u0103escu said<\/a> he used the meeting to underline the need for Allies to continue contributing to military capabilities, which allow Bucharest and NATO defend themselves more effectively.<\/p>\n “I also expressed solidarity with our Polish friends, as we continue to coordinate on the Eastern Flank,” he said.<\/p>\n Polish Defence Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz said<\/a> the Alliance showed clear solidarity and readiness to take “new actions” to strengthen security, particularly along NATO’s frontline borders and the Baltic Sea.<\/p>\n