Russia Could Be Preparing Serious Strikes on Poland in Coming Weeks and Months, Tusk Warns
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia's military escalation, including the use of jet-powered drones, is moving closer to Poland's borders. Tusk emphasized the need for a prepared, joint response to these intensifying threats.
Why it matters
Heightened tensions between Russia and a NATO member state increase the risk of regional conflict and potential escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Dariia Mykhailenko News Writer Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends a joint press conference at the V4+Ireland summit at Bratislava Castle in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 10, 2026. (Source: Getty Images) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia’s escalating actions could increasingly affect Poland in the coming weeks and months, as Moscow intensifies attacks near the country’s borders.
Speaking at a briefing at Poland’s Government Security Center on September 13, Tusk said recent developments showed that Russian escalation was becoming increasingly apparent and moving closer to Polish territory, according to Polish broadcaster RMF24 .
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