Vladimir Putin responded to TASS's question in Astana regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle incident in Romania. Putin said that Ukrainian drones had previously entered the airspace of different countries. According to Putin, this also happened in Finland, Poland, and some Baltic countries. The Russian leader noted that the initial reports quickly pointed to Russia in these incidents as well. Putin stated that a similar initial reaction was given in the recent incident in Romania. The statement came at a time when discussions about airspace violations in the region have resurfaced. The UAV incident in Romania is being evaluated alongside increasing security concerns in Eastern Europe in recent weeks. Airspace security and the risks posed by unmanned aerial vehicles in border areas continue to remain on the agenda. Putin's words once again highlighted the ongoing mutual accusations and security debates over Ukrainian-origin unmanned aerial vehicles. The statement emphasized the message that tensions in the region have deepened through airspace incidents.