Moscow’s Warning Ignored: EU Downplays Strike Threat on Drone Plants Supplying Ukraine

The authorities of the European Union "did not attach importance” to the list of drone production facilities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Europe published by the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, its significance may yet have to be proven. EU Confident Moscow Will Not Strike Its Military Facilities European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper stated that the EU would not pay attention to Russia's statements, including the list released by the Ministry of Defense, and would instead focus on supporting Ukraine and strengthening its own defense capabilities. She also called on Moscow to engage in the peace process and pointed to Russia's economic difficulties, noting that the budget deficit at the beginning of 2026 had nearly doubled. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said he had no doubt that the United States would come to the aid of its allies "in the event of a Russian attack.” During an official visit to Vilnius, Pevkur told Reuters: "Yes, I trust the United States, and yes, I trust all our allies.”