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Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, during talks in Warsaw with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, stated the need to adhere to the UN Charter and respect Ukraine's sovereignty. He also drew attention to Russia's destabilizing actions and the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Lukashenka's meeting with the representative of the occupation administration of Kherson region a gross violation of international law. Ukraine reserves the right to an adequate response, including strengthening sanctions.
India has sent 65 servicemen to participate in the Russia-led 'Zapad' military exercises, which practice war scenarios with NATO countries. The maneuvers, involving 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops, include ballistic missile launches and simulated airstrikes.
A drone was detected over government buildings and the Belvedere Palace in Poland. The State Protection Service neutralized it, and two Belarusian citizens were detained.
Great Britain is sending Typhoon fighters to Poland in response to the violation of its airspace by Russian drones. This step is part of a NATO mission to strengthen the defense of the eastern flank.
Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, stated that they are closely monitoring the "Zapad" exercises of Russia and Belarus. He noted that Russia has resources for other purposes besides the war in Ukraine and warned of possible "unexpected turns" during the maneuvers.
The EU is closely monitoring the joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" on the territory of Belarus. The EU calls on Russia and Belarus to adhere to the 2011 OSCE Vienna Document and is preparing for potential security threats.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggest that Russia is assessing NATO's capabilities and reaction through drone attacks on Poland and Poland and Romania. These attacks may be an attempt to gain experience for future aggression against the Alliance.
A group of Western military experts and civil society representatives called for NATO aviation to be sent to Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones and a missile violated Polish airspace, which is seen as a deliberate test of European defense.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that Russia does not have sufficient capabilities for a repeated invasion from Belarus. However, provocations are possible, so it is necessary to be ready to "react in time" to such enemy actions.
During the Russian-Belarusian exercises 'Zapad-2025', the dictators of the Russian Federation and Belarus are practicing three war strategies with the West, including the use of nuclear weapons and an attack on the Suwalki Corridor. These maneuvers, despite the small number of participants, are aimed at intimidating neighbors and repressing critics of the regime.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian drone penetrated 10 kilometers into the territory of Romania, a NATO country, and remained there for about 50 minutes. Romania scrambled combat aircraft, and Poland activated a military response to the threat of Russian drones.
Russia and Belarus have likely abandoned attempts to use the "Zapad-2025" exercises to support nuclear operations against the West. Belarusian officials softened their rhetoric after the incident with Russian drones in Poland.
Lithuania's designated Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has stated Vilnius' unwavering stance on sanctions against Belarus. This comes after Belarus released 52 political prisoners and the US lifted sanctions on Belavia airline, which sparked discussions about possible pressure from Washington.
The Polish Foreign Minister did not confirm a drone attack on Rzeszów, but stated that Russian drones had violated Polish and NATO airspace. He emphasized that it was a Russian operation, not a Ukrainian provocation.
Two groups of Russian drones attacked Poland on the night of September 10, one of them moved through Belarus. Russia used Polish and Lithuanian SIM cards for its UAVs.
The Prosecutor General's Office has completed the investigation into MP Yevhen Shevchenko, suspected of fraud amounting to UAH 14. 5 million. He organized a scheme involving fictitious legal services through his son, using political ties with Belarus.
Major General Pavel Muraveyko announced the start of joint strategic exercises "West-2025" of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia. According to the official, they are aimed at improving skills in defending sovereignty, without being directed against specific countries.
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" amid escalating tensions with NATO after the incident with Russian drones in Poland. More than 40,000 troops are taking part in the maneuvers, practicing scenarios with nuclear weapons and testing a new missile.
A bipartisan group of American senators proposes recognizing Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This will happen if the countries do not return more than 19,000 Ukrainian children taken during the war.
At midnight on September 12, Poland completely closed traffic on its border with Belarus due to the "Zapad-2025" military exercises, which, according to Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, are clearly directed "against Poland and the European Union. " Resumption of traffic is only possible if the safety of Poles is guaranteed, and this decision is not temporary and will depend on the development of events.
Poland is deploying about 40,000 soldiers to its borders with Belarus and Russia. This is due to the anticipated Zapad-2025 military exercises and incidents involving Russian drones.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country would adequately respond to any attacks. This also applies to airspace violations, for which Russia is held responsible.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
In the village of Kopyllia, Volyn, a munition fell from a Ukrainian aircraft, destroying a residential building. The SBI has launched an investigation into the fall of the aerial munition.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
Poland is closing all border crossing points with Belarus, including road and rail, starting September 12. Russia views this as Warsaw's desire to escalate tensions in Central Europe.
Belarus released over 50 foreign prisoners, including citizens of six countries. Negotiations for their release were conducted with the participation of a US delegation.
Ukraine is closely monitoring the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025", which have already begun on the territory of Belarus. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that a Russian drone attack on Poland could be part of these exercises.