Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, criticized EU leaders for their inability to protect airports from drone attacks, calling for the immediate shooting down of unmanned aerial vehicles. He mentioned incidents in Poland and Denmark where drones paralyzed air traffic.
Vladimir Putin stated that he would not send drones to France and Denmark, comparing European officials to those who believe in UFOs. He also noted that Russia has no targets in Europe, and the speculations of European countries are a way to escalate the situation.
President Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland in Copenhagen. They discussed violations of Russian airspace, the creation of a joint air shield, and security guarantees.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian authorities are making every effort to maintain political support from the United States. He emphasized the importance of destroying false narratives spread by the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has only used its own long-range weapons for strikes on Russia. After meeting with US President Donald Trump, Ukraine may have "something more."
At the summit in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed the use of frozen Russian assets to finance aid to Ukraine. A decision is expected at the European Council meeting on October 23-24.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council, and the Prime Minister of Denmark. They discussed European integration, the "Drone Wall" initiative, and the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen reiterated the need for a "Drone Wall" to protect all of Europe. Ukrainian military personnel are sharing their experience in countering Russian drones, which is the first step towards implementing this project.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to support European partners in countering new threats, particularly drones, thanks to its extensive war experience. He emphasized his readiness to assist Denmark, which he called a “true friend of Ukraine.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during a conversation with Donald Trump, he raised the issue of transferring long-range weapons to Kyiv. He noted that everything would depend on Trump's decision.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Copenhagen to participate in the European Political Community summit. He met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, discussing airspace violations and a joint air defense system.
Russia is developing a plan to nationalize and quickly sell off foreign assets if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian funds. The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree allowing the express sale of state assets in response to "unfriendly" actions by foreign states.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for concerted European action against Russia's hybrid attacks, which escalate into greater threats. He called for the creation of a "Drone Wall" and the intensification of defense production, as Ukraine has significant experience in defending against drones and missiles.
French military seized the Russian tanker "Pushpa" off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, which repeatedly changed names and flags and is under international sanctions. The vessel is linked to a "ghost fleet" that finances Russian troops and may be involved in sabotage operations.
EU leaders at an informal summit discussed common defense, frozen Russian assets, and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Meetings of defense ministers and EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas will become more frequent.
In the second quarter of 2025, renewable energy sources generated 54% of the EU's clean electricity, surpassing last year's figure. Solar energy became the largest source of electricity in the EU in June 2025.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke out against António Costa's plan to bypass Hungary's veto and accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU. He also declared the country's dependence on Russian energy, despite US demands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will not attend the summit of EU leaders in Copenhagen due to health problems. It is currently unknown whether this is related to the consequences of the assassination attempt in May 2024.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Russia's incursions into European airspace are tantamount to "state-sponsored terrorism. " She noted that Russia is escalating the situation with various incursions.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen supported the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. She noted that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe, but it is impossible to defend against all its manifestations.
A drone was detected near Brønnøysund airport in Norway, a day after a drone was observed near the Sleipner oil and gas field. This is the second time a drone has been detected near this airport in recent days.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
The Telegraph reports that Europe could create an air defense system over western Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the prospect of extending it to Kyiv. This is a response to the intensification of Russian provocations in Europe, which include drones, aircraft, and cyberattacks.
The European Commission has proposed four key defense projects, including a drone wall to block Russian air aggression. These proposals will be discussed at an informal meeting of EU leaders in Copenhagen.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is strengthening coordination and support for Ukraine after drone incidents in Poland and Estonia. Aid to Kyiv is a strategic defense of Europe's security and stability.
The Ukrainian military has launched a mission in Denmark to share its experience in drone defense. This cooperation could form the basis for a new European drone countermeasures system.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of funding for 4 aid packages for the purchase of American weapons within the framework of the PURL initiative. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada have contributed a total of over $2 billion.
