Nato allies are discussing a more forceful response to Vladimir Putin’s increasingly provocative actions, including by deploying armed drones along the border with Russia and easing restrictions on pilots to allow them to open fire on Russian aircraft.
The talks are aimed at raising the costs for Moscow of its “hybrid warfare” and lay out clear countermeasures after a spate of airspace violations by Russian drones and jets, according four Nato officials briefed on the talks.
Frontline states bordering Russia, backed by France and the UK, have initiated the discussions, which have since broadened to a larger group in the 32-strong alliance.