Russia warns Europe over drone supplies to Ukraine

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has issued a stark warning to European nations, stating that their plans to increase drone supplies to Ukraine are accelerating a path toward direct conflict with Russia. The statement frames the military support as a provocative escalation. It comes amid ongoing European efforts to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly in unmanned systems. The Russian ministry has previously published the addresses of European facilities involved in assembling UAVs for Ukraine, signaling it views these as legitimate targets.