NATO's chief backs the idea of a "drone wall" to protect Europe's eastern flank from incursions. Photo: AP PHOTO

European Union leaders back plans to bolster the bloc's defences against Russian drones as they met in Copenhagen, days after airspace intrusions by unmanned aircraft rattled Denmark.

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European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.

"Europe must be able to defend itself," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said after the EU summit.

"We need t

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