ISTANBUL

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky called for more sanctions on Russia following a drone breach of Romanian airspace, stressing that he does not believe in "Russian mistakes."

"Russia continues to provoke. Last night, it was Romania. I do not believe in Russian 'mistakes.' As NATO allies, we remain vigilant. Russia must pay a concrete price for its provocations against NATO. That is why Czechia supports further sanctions," Lipavsky wrote on US social media company X Sunday.

Romania's Defense Ministry said a Russian drone entered its airspace during an attack on Ukraine, the latest in a series of cross-border incidents along NATO’s eastern flank.

Last week, Poland said at least 19 drones crossed into Polish airspace when Russia was attacking Ukraine. Russia, however, said the drone incursion was not deliberate.

In response, NATO announced new measures to strengthen defenses with the launch of Operation Eastern Sentry.