Warsaw – In response to a series of Russian drone strikes that landed within a few kilometres of Poland’s eastern frontier, the Polish government announced a rapid increase in border security. Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the Russian campaign against Ukraine’s borders is likely to intensify and could affect NATO member states.
Government warns of possible spillover
“In the coming weeks and months we expect very intensified actions on the Russian side, and unfortunately we cannot rule out that this escalation will also affect our territory,” Tusk told reporters after a security briefing in Warsaw. He echoed similar concerns earlier in the week.
Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz posted on X that the Polish army recovered what appears to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jarosławiec, underscoring the breadth of the threat.
Intelligence and NATO coordination
Polish officials cited intelligence, including a recent CIA briefing, indicating that Russia may target border points and increase sabotage actions inside European countries to deter support for Ukraine. Tusk said he will consult NATO allies on a potential joint response.
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted NATO’s military edge, noting that European NATO air forces, even without U.S. participation, could destroy half of Russia’s oil refineries faster than Ukraine could.
Recent incidents
The latest drone strikes included one that hit a train near the Poland‑Ukraine border shortly after a diplomatic delegation featuring former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt passed through the same station. A second strike struck near another border crossing.
European Union top diplomat Kaja Kallas described the attacks as “clearly meant to scare Western countries from supporting Ukraine,” urging continued backing for Kyiv.
International reactions
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Russian forces continue operations across Ukraine and hinted at the role of Global South nations in any settlement. He also referenced comments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed willingness to help broker a settlement.
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and diesel‑fuel facilities, saying the attacks are driving a global shortage. The comment came after U.S. diesel prices surged past $6 per gallon.
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