After the explosion of a Russian and Ukrainian drone on Romanian territory, the Russian invasion showed that it's no longer contained within Ukraine’s borders. Romania and the EU are now forced to speed up their defences against drone threats.

Two flags side by side against a clear sky: the red Turkish flag with a white star and crescent, and the blue EU flag with yellow stars. From Mali and Niger to Ukraine, Turkish drones have become a symbol of Ankara’s growing strategic influence in the world. Behind their success lies a defense industry that has turned Turkey’s diplomatic assertiveness into a major asset. Mark Rutte’s visit to Ankara on 21-22 April also confirmed, using his words, that Türkiye now matters more