Czech Foreign Minister Reacts to Russia’s New Drone Provocation

Jan Lipavsky. Photo: hromadske.ua

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský commented on the recent incident involving a Russian drone that violated Romania’s airspace.

Writing on X, Lipavský stressed that he does not believe the drone ended up in Romania’s airspace by accident:

“Russia continues to provoke. Last night it was Romania. I don’t believe in Russia’s ‘mistakes.’ As NATO allies, we remain vigilant.”

According to him, Russia must pay a tangible price for its provocations against NATO.

“That is why the Czech Republic supports further sanctions,” Lipavský concluded.

On Saturday, Romanian authorities issued a RO-Alert for the northern part of Tulcea County, warning residents about the possible fall of objects from airspace.

Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu (Oana Țoiu is a minister of labor, but here likely refers to the MFA statement) said Romania intends to raise the issue of Russia’s drone provocations at the UN General Assembly.

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