EU responds to Russia's threats: "An attack on one of our member states is an attack on EU as a whole"

Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for the European Commission, responding to a question about Russia's threats against the Baltic states for supposedly allowing Ukraine to use their airspace for launching strikes on Russian territory, has stated that if Russia were to attack any member state of the European Union, it would be considered an attack on the entire EU.

"An attack on one of our member states is an attack on the EU as a whole," Regnier said.

Regnier also said that the European Commission had "seen media reports" about Russia's threats against the Baltic states.

Regnier recalled four flagship initiatives aimed at protecting EU member states from external interference, including a counter-drone initiative and the "Air Shield" initiative, which are currently among the EU's top priorities.

Russia has been threatening the Baltic states over their alleged provision of airspace for Ukrainian strikes on its territory.

Meanwhile, Lithuania's foreign minister called for strengthening Ukraine's air defence following Russia's attacks over Easter.

Earlier, Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, in the context of another Russian strike, also called for increased support for Ukraine and greater pressure on Russia.

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna likewise called for tougher sanctions against Russia.