- September 30, 2025
- 5:22 pm
- World News
The British newspaper The Telegraph on September 30, 2025, reports on a proposal by unnamed Western politicians to create a drone-free zone over part of Ukraine. This initiative concerns the protection of the country from Russian air attacks and may extend to Kyiv.
Creation of an Air Defense Shield
According to media reports, this step is considered one of the ways to protect Europe from current threats posed by the Russian army. Russia uses drones and long-range missiles launched from deep within its airspace, and the proposed air defense shield is designed to reduce risks associated with potential casualties among Russian military personnel.
The Telegraph notes that the creation of such a zone underscores Europe’s determination to respond to air threats and its readiness to take certain risks. This could play an important role in supporting Ukrainian military efforts, sending a signal to Russian President Putin that Europe is ready to respond to new challenges.
Discussion on the International Stage
Position of European Leaders
In the first week of October, European leaders will discuss this initiative at a meeting in Copenhagen. As reported by The Telegraph, it is important that any decision made clearly reflects Europe’s determination in the face of Russian threats. Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski previously raised the issue of the need for a drone-free zone after Russia’s drone attack on Poland on September 14.
Response to Ukraine’s Requests
On September 29, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies to create a joint air defense system to protect against Russian threats. This statement, along with the initiative to create a drone-free zone, underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating aggression.
Contents of the Security Map
The Telegraph published a map indicating security zones: green color marks the proposed no-fly zone, orange indicates areas protected by Ukrainian armed forces, red marks temporarily occupied territories, and white markers indicate the location of nuclear power plants. However, the location of the captured Zaporizhzhia NPP is incorrectly indicated.
According to the map, the planned air defense zone covers not only the west of Ukraine but also affects the central and southern regions of the country.
