Summary
European leaders are meeting in Copenhagen for a high-security summit after several incidents involving drones disrupted Danish airports. The meeting aims to strengthen European defense, particularly against Russian airspace incursions. Denmark increased security measures for the summit, including banning civilian drones and restricting traffic.
Key Facts
- European leaders are gathering in Copenhagen under high security after drone incidents.
- Denmark has banned civilian drone flights and imposed traffic restrictions during the summit.
- Ten EU countries support a plan for a "drone wall" to detect and counteract drones.
- Disruptions at Danish airports prompted enhanced security measures and international support.
- Denmark is hosting two major summits, and international allies have offered defense assistance.
- There's no confirmed evidence linking last week's drone incidents to Russia, though suspicions remain.
- Poland, the Netherlands, and others have contributed anti-drone technology for the events.
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Sweden's Ulf Kristersson have voiced concerns about Russia's role in European security issues.
