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Posted on September 15, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleThe UK has summoned the Russian ambassador following NATO airspace violations by Russian drones, with Poland and Romania taking defensive actions.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has summoned the Russian ambassador, the country's foreign office said on Monday, following Russia's violation of NATO airspace last week.
Poland shot down Russian drones last Wednesday in the first known action of its kind by a member of the Western military alliance during Russia's war in Ukraine. Days later, Romania scrambled jets when a Russian drone breached its airspace.
The incursions into NATO airspace were "utterly unacceptable", a spokesperson for Britain's foreign office said in a statement, adding that the UK stands united with its NATO allies in condemning the "reckless actions".
"Russia should understand that its continued aggression only strengthens the unity between NATO allies and our determination to stand with Ukraine, and any further incursions will again be met with force," the spokesperson added.
Russia's embassy in London did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti, writing by Sarah Young, editing by William James)
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe, established for mutual defense against aggression.
Airspace violation occurs when an aircraft enters the airspace of a country without permission, potentially leading to diplomatic tensions or military responses.
A foreign ambassador is a diplomatic representative of one country to another, responsible for managing diplomatic relations and representing their home country's interests.
A drone incursion refers to the unauthorized entry of a drone into a country's airspace, which can lead to security concerns and military action.
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