EU: Russia’s serious violation of European airspace only reinforces our resolve to support Ukraine

The European Union has condemned the “grave” incident of 29 May 2026 in which a Russian drone carrying explosives, that was part of an overnight attack against Ukraine, crashed into a residential building in Galați, Romania. 

In a statement on behalf of the EU, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that this “reckless act” was a direct result of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

“Russia’s continuing serious violation of European airspace only reinforces our resolve to support Ukraine and its people in their defence against Russia’s war of aggression and their pursuit of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations,” the statement says.

Kallas added that the EU would “further raise the cost for Moscow and disrupt its war machine by ramping up sanctions” and work with its international partners to put pressure on Russia to end this war.

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