OR informal session In the Danish capital it was held in a climate of intense concern, as the scaling of the Russian Air and maritime activity. European leaders discussed the need to strengthen the surveillance mechanisms, as well as the formation of a single European response to Moscow’s challenges.
The meeting, hosted by Danish Prime Minister Met Fredriksen at the historic Palace of Christiansborg CopenhagenUnder the presidency of Antonio Costa, chairman of the European Council, he focused on two key issues: strengthening European defense and uninterrupted support in Ukraine. With the backdrop of the escalation of war and the hybrid threats, Europe sends a clear message: “Russia is testing our limits, but we will respond with unity and determination.”
The central theme was the overflows of unmanned aircraft in Baltic areas, which have been recorded near military installations and energy infrastructure. According to European sources, these incidents are considered an indication of a “hybrid threat”, with the aim of causing insecurity and pressure on the governments of the area.
Leaders examined proposals for enhanced air defense and closer cooperation between Member States at the level of information exchange. At the same time, the need for a joint diplomatic line against Russia was highlighted in order to send a clear message of deterrence.
“Europe must show unity and determination against these threats,” the Danish prime minister stressed during the meeting, noting that the Baltic Security concerns the whole continent.
Sanctions in Russia, Safe and “Wall Drones”
The debate also focused on the possibility of new sanctions, as the Russian challenges were intensified, and NATO’s contribution to the protection of the countries of the region was examined. Leaders concluded that these challenges are not only about the Baltic countries, but as a whole, European security, which remains under constant pressure. For Ukraine, which takes three years and seven months after the complete Russian invasion, leaders reiterated the commitment “on all fronts for just and enduring peace”. At the same time it was noted that a new package of sanctions (19th) is on the table, targeting revenue from oil, banks, cryptocurrencies and shadow fleet.
One crucial point, for example, is the management of “frozen” funds. Sanctions against Russia are renewed every six months with unanimity. “Ukraine will repay them if Russia pays compensation – the perpetrator has to take responsibility,” Ursula von der Laen said, thanking Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for early support.
It is now being considered the possibility of extending a longer duration with a special majority, to avoid the possibility of political blackmail by individual states, such as The Hungary of Victor Orban.
In this context, leaders discussed the European Commission’s “Scoping Paper”, presented by President Ursula von der Laien along with High Representative Kaya Kallas. Scoping Paper is a catering tool that helps the EU. To move from general ideas to specific actions, especially in critical areas such as defense in the midst of Russian threats.
The document proposes priorities such as air defense and anti-missile protection, artillery, drones, anti-Drone systems, military mobility and cyber-resulting.
“We went one step further today,” Antonio Costa said, welcoming support for flagship action plans such as ‘European Wall Drones’ and the ‘Eastern Flank Watch»aimed at enhancing the eastern wing.
“We’re not just looking at 2030 – we’re starting now,” said von der Laienne, saying that Safe will work in 10 months. The President of the Commission He explained that Safe with 150 billion euros is already over -covered and will distribute first installments since the beginning of 2026 for joint supplies. “Every Member State has a single group of forces, which must be interoperable,” he said, proposing “capacity alliances” with “lead nations” for faster progress. The “Wall Drones” is based on Ukraine’s experience for rapid detection, interception and neutralization threats, covering the whole spectrum: from hybrid attacks to fleet of fleet. “The nature of the war has changed radically,” he said, saying that the Ukrainians intercept 800 drones daily.
“Ukraine is today Europe’s security guarantee,” he said, strongly supporting Mrs von der Layen for long -term funding of Ukrainian armed forces through Russia’s warfare advance. “It is fair for Russia to pay for the violations and the disaster it causes,” he added, committed to promoting the idea during the Danish presidency.
We all agree that we need a true shift in how Europe thinks and acts on defence.
Including a precise, pan-European plan.
Today we discussed Europe’s 2030 Readiness roadmap, with clear milestones & objectives.
Because only what gets measured gets done ↓ https://t.co/EmoMXWU6ub
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) October 1, 2025
OR Meat Fredricksen, He said that Europe is in a “hybrid war”, and stressed the need to “re -arise” and reach the target of defense preparedness by 2030.
The meeting reached agreements in principle, with the European Commission declaring that it will present a full map of 2030 readiness in two weeks so that the European Council will decide on October 23-24.
Mitsotakis: EInfusion of protection not only in the east but also on the southern border of Europe
The meeting also highlighted national priorities. The prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, In the context of the debate on the strengthening of European defense, it called for the strengthening of the protection not only on the east but also on the southern border of Europe, pointing out the importance of new technologies in modern war.
“Greece belongs to those countries that have been supporting their defense spending far higher than the European average for many years and we will continue to do so, binding more than 3% of GDP resources for our defense spending for the coming years. It is time for Europe to mobilize European resources to support European European Defense projects, such as anti -missile protection or the defense wall against drones penetration, “Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed, and continued:” Any European Defense Project is not concerned. It must see Europe’s security as a whole. Obviously, both the southeast border and the southern border of Europe should be covered, so that our continent is shielded against any possible future threat. “
The French President Emmanuel Macron, Arriving at Copenhagen, he said: “Russia is trying to try us and sow division and anxiety in our societies. We will not allow it. ”
THE Donald Tusk, From Poland, he stressed the need for a “European preference” in innovation and defense, while the Italian prime minister Georgiaon her arrival, she called for “faster interoperability” with NATO.
The Hungarian prime minister Victor Orban, Reacting to proposals for change of integration rules (eg majority instead of unanimity), he said: “We cannot open Ukraine’s integration by bypassing Hungary or with legal terms.”
Estonian High Representative of the EU, Kaya Kallas warned of “state terrorism” from Russia, calling for a “strong answer”, while Zelenski’s head of the office, Andriy Germak, from Kiev, wrote in X: “The only army in Europe with experience in modern war is of Ukraine – we must integrate them.”
On the other hand, the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitso He canceled his participation due to health problems, following the attempted assassination of last year.
Copenhagen’s informal session is considered preparatory ahead of the official EU summit next month, where more specific decisions on the single strategy against Russia are expected to be made.
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