EU leaders lash out at Putin over drone dares & Ukraine, reveal eastern flank watch amid Russia fear

European leaders gathered in Copenhagen for a landmark summit focused on defense and resilience after a surge in suspected Russian drone and airspace incursions across the EU. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Council President Antonio Costa, and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen announced robust new initiatives—including a pan-European “drone wall” and Eastern Flank Watch—to boost air surveillance, anti-drone capabilities, cyber defenses, and support for Ukraine.