He noted that Russian aggression has resulted in numerous airspace violations of NATO countries by drones and missiles. Read also: Romania scrambles fighter jets due to unidentified drone "Especially yesterday in Romania.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte firmly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's escalating rhetoric during his first NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels. Speaking to reporters, Rutte emphasized the strength of NATO and the critical focus on supplying significant military aid to Ukraine,

The new NATO Secretary General stopped short of labelling Russia an enemy but suggested to reporters that the alliance is moving away from any hopes of future partnership.

NATO has called on Romania to "effectively respond" to recent incidents involving violations of its airspace by Russian missiles and drones, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a press conference at a meeting of defense ministers.