An overview of a European Union summit in Copenhagen focused on defence against Russian aggression and the future of Ukraine’s EU accession. The meetings were set against a backdrop of heightened security concerns, prompting Denmark to ban civil drone flights following mysterious drone sightings, which leaders like Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen labeled as hybrid warfare tactics by Russia. A major point of friction was Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opposition to both fast-tracking Ukraine’s membership and plans to use frozen Russian assets for aid, leading to a clash with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Despite Orbán’s resistance, EU leaders broadly supported proposals to strengthen defenses, including a “drone wall,” and plan to revisit a detailed defense roadmap at a later summit.
Beyond Ukraine: Four Shocking Ways Europe's Security Crisis Just Hit Home
An overview of a European Union summit in Copenhagen focused on defence against Russian aggression and the future of Ukraine’s EU accession.
Oct 02, 2025

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