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Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
Friday, September 18, 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that potential Russian strikes on NATO members intend to paralyze the alliance and demonstrate that Article 5 exists only in theory. Tusk did not specify which NATO members he believed were at risk or provide evidence of imminent attacks. His comments reflected Poland's concerns about Russian military operations near NATO's eastern border.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973265/poland-nato-russia