Lithuania and Finland back improved air defence after drone incidents

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda called for improved air defences on NATO's eastern flank at a meeting with Finnish President in Vilnius. The meeting followed aerial drone incidents in the Baltic Region involving Ukrainian drones. Nausėda emphasized the need to improve detection and interception capacities to prevent similar incidents and protect the population. Finnish President agreed, stating the need for closer cooperation with Ukraine to modernize air defences and utilize its experience in anti-drone warfare.