"Europe On Poland's Side": EU Leaders React To Russian Federation Attack

Ursula von der Leyen's speech in the European Parliament was met with applause.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament about the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.

"We have witnessed a reckless and unprecedented violation of Polish and European airspace by Shahed drones," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in her annual speech to the European Parliament, TVN24 reported.

"Europe is on Poland's side. We express our full solidarity," she emphasized.

The Chamber reacted to von der Leyen's words with a standing ovation.

Metsola: Poland has every right to defend itself against any attack

- Poland has every right to defend itself against any attack," the head of the institution, Roberta Metsola, told the European Parliament in Strasbourg when asked about the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. - The European Union is united," she assured.

The head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, said that "Poland is rightly taking the necessary measures to protect its sovereignty."

"We are in full solidarity with Poland after the unacceptable violation of its airspace by Russia," Costa wrote on social network X. He added that the intrusion of Russian drones into the airspace of EU countries directly threatens the safety of people and critical infrastructure in Europe.

French President Emmanuel Macron, commenting on the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, announced that he will hold talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the near future. He added that France will not compromise when it comes to the security of allies.

In a commentary on the X website, the French president condemned the attack and called on Russia to "stop escalating." He also pledged "full solidarity" with Polish authorities and society.

Reaction in Helsinki, Stockholm and Oslo

The Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace was also condemned by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Norwegian diplomatic chief Espen Barth Eide.

"This event demonstrates the gravity of the security situation and is unacceptable," Stubb wrote on Platform X. "This is a direct result of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine and its increased drone attacks in recent months. Russia is responsible for this," he emphasized.

Stubb announced that he would discuss the situation with Polish authorities, allies and partners. He assured Poland of his country's support.

Kristersson emphasized in his statement that Poland has every right to defend its airspace. "Russian aggression against Ukraine is a threat to the security of the whole of Europe," he emphasized.

"We give Poland our full support as a NATO ally and EU member. Sweden and Poland jointly support Ukraine," the Swedish prime minister wrote.

In a similar vein, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide spoke out, calling the Russian drone incursion "totally unacceptable" and "very serious." "It is good that Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Polish authorities are in close contact with NATO about this incident," Espen Barth Eide emphasized to Norway's NTB news agency. He added that he was in contact with his counterparts in Poland, Scandinavian and Baltic countries.

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