The President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, warned that Russia "is playing with war" by violating European airspace, causing escalation risks.

Kaja Kallas, on a visit to Kiev, denounced the repeated violations of European airspace by Russian drones, highlighting the risks of an escalation of the conflict. In discussions with Ukrainian officials, she addressed the EU's military and financial support, as well as the protection of energy infrastructure affected by Russian attacks. Kallas emphasized the need for military deterrence to translate Europe's economic power, while Russian attacks continue to cause power outages in Ukraine.