NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and to strengthen the Alliance's response to Russian challenges, including drone incursions.

NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to strengthen support for Ukraine and improve the Alliance's response to Russian incursions. The discussions focused on European contributions to the PURL program for the purchase of American weapons, the response to Russian drones, and refining the rules of engagement, while the EU proposed an anti-drone "zone." The ministers will also meet with their Ukrainian counterpart Denis Shmyhal to discuss long-range weapon deliveries.