The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, sent a message to Moscow, emphasizing that the European Union will defend "every inch of territory" following the incursion of Russian planes into European airspace.

Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of a robust European pillar to ensure democracy in a hostile world. She also mentioned the "Readiness 2030" program to strengthen defense and condemned Russian interference in GPS signals, which endangers civil aviation. Von der Leyen reiterated that Russia poses a constant threat and advocated for a peace solution in the Middle East.