BUCHAREST – Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defenses against missiles and drones, the leaders of 14 allies said on Wednesday.
They also called for greater cooperation in building up defense industry capacity in a joint statement, issued after a meeting of eastern flank allies in Bucharest hosted by Romania's President Nicusor Dan and Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
"We condemn Russia's highly confrontational actions against Allies and partners, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and a wide range of hybrid attacks and destabilising activities," the leaders' joint statement said.
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