Pavel urges NATO allies to affirm readiness to protect airspace and seas
Czech President Petr Pavel told Romanian President Nicuşor Dan that NATO members must clearly state their willingness to defend their skies and waters.
During a meeting in Prague, President Petr Pavel and Romania’s Nicuşor Dan discussed the need for NATO states to openly declare their commitment to safeguarding airspace and territorial waters. Pavel, a former army chief and NATO Military Committee chair, warned that Russia is testing Western responses. He emphasized that Moscow only respects displays of strength. The leaders also touched on hybrid threats and potential cooperation in energy and defence.
Why it matters
It underscores NATO’s need to show unity against Russian aggression and reassures members of collective defence commitments.
How this story developed
- Sep 25 Estonia's foreign minister blames Russia for Milrem Robotics sabotage fire
- Sep 29 The Russian government publicly denied the sabotage allegation.
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