Polish Premier Warns Russia May Stage 'Accidental' Strikes on NATO's Eastern Flank
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Moscow could seek to test NATO's collective defense commitment through strikes presented as unintentional.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could stage "accidental" strikes on NATO's eastern flank to test the alliance's collective defense commitment, according to remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. Tusk suggested Moscow may attempt such provocations to create uncertainty among NATO members.
NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause requires member states to treat an armed attack on one member as an attack on all. Tusk's comments reflect concern among Eastern European NATO members over potential Russian military escalation near the alliance's borders.
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- Polish premier says Russia could stage 'accidental' strikes on NATO's eastern flank — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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