Macron Warns Russia Is Testing NATO: “This Is Not a Mistake”

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Russia of deliberately violating NATO airspace with drone incursions, urging collective European action and new sanctions against Moscow.

Drone Incursions Seen as Aggression

Macron said the recent drone violations in Polish and Romanian airspace were not accidents but calculated moves to test NATO’s resolve.

“This Is Not a Mistake”

In a U.S. television interview, Macron insisted Moscow’s goal was to damage Ukraine and expose NATO’s vulnerabilities, not commit errors of navigation.

NATO on High Alert

Alliance aircraft were mobilized twice in recent weeks to shoot down Russian drones, highlighting growing security risks for member states.

Linking Drones to Wider Escalation

Macron connected the incidents to intensified Russian strikes on Kyiv, which have killed civilians and destroyed key government buildings.

Clash with Washington

The French leader’s stance diverges from President Trump, who has reportedly resisted new sanctions, citing Europe’s residual dependence on Russian energy.

Macron Pushes for Sanctions

Declaring that Europe has already cut Russian energy imports by more than 80%, Macron argued the remaining reliance is “marginal” and should not block tougher measures.

Frozen Assets Debate

Pressed on confiscating Russian assets frozen in Europe, Macron warned that outright seizure would breach international law and risk global instability.

Strengthening Europe’s Defense

The French president called for a stronger “European pillar” within NATO, pointing to French and British jets already deployed against Russian drones.

A More Assertive Europe

Macron’s remarks suggest European leaders are ready to take a harder line against Moscow and assume greater responsibility for their own defense, even if it means diverging from Washington.

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