Poland scrambled fighter jets and closed Lublin airport due to the threat of Russian drones in Ukraine.
Donald Trump admitted to confidants that he underestimated Vladimir Putin's desire for peace. He doubts his ability to influence the Russian dictator, despite promises to end the war in Ukraine.
The EU is preparing to tighten restrictions on issuing visas to citizens of Russia and other "hostile" countries by the end of the year. New recommendations from the European Commission, to be published in December, will include stricter criteria for the entry of Russians.
The General Staff of Poland announced the start of NATO's "Eastern Guardian" mission to strengthen the country's eastern flank after the incident with Russian drones. A French A-400 aircraft delivered weapons for Rafale fighters, which are already in Poland.
G7 finance ministers met in Canada to discuss further measures to increase pressure on Russia. They agreed to accelerate discussions on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.
Canada summoned Russia's ambassador to deliver a note of protest after Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland and NATO. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand declared unwavering support for NATO allies and Ukraine.
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.
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andriy Melnyk, stated that if Russia's escalation against Western countries goes without a decisive response, Moscow will not stop at Poland. He emphasized that the launch of drones into Ukraine and Poland is a "spit in the face" of the UN Security Council.
The United States of America has pledged to defend NATO territory after an incident involving Russian drones in Poland. This happened after Russia intensified its bombing of Ukraine and was accused of disrespecting US peace efforts.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Alliance's Joint Forces in Europe, Alexus Grinkevich, stated that NATO fighter pilots should not consider the cost of missiles when shooting down drones over Poland. He considers the operation of using expensive missiles to destroy cheap drones successful, emphasizing the protection of civilians.
Russian propaganda resources are spreading disinformation, accusing Ukraine of a drone attack on Poland. The CPD emphasized that in fact, it is a targeted attack by the Russian Federation on the territory of Poland, which is confirmed by official statements from Warsaw.
The Polish Sejm adopted a draft law regulating the status of stay of Ukrainian refugees and the payment of financial assistance to them. The right to payments will be linked to professional activity and children's education in a Polish school, as well as to receiving at least 50% of the minimum wage.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that Russia is not interested in further escalation of tensions with Warsaw. He also accused the European 'war party' of trying to disrupt the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
NATO launches Operation "Eastern Sentinel" to protect the Alliance's eastern borders. NATO will take into account Ukraine's experience in shooting down aerial targets.
President Zelenskyy met with advisors to the leaders of Britain, Germany, France, and Italy. Security guarantees, Ukraine's experience for NATO, and joint interception of Russian targets were discussed.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with US President's Special Representative General Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. They discussed the results of the "Ramstein" meeting, the acquisition of Patriot systems, and details of the Russian strike on Poland.
Naftogaz Group, in partnership with Polish ORLEN, supplied Ukraine with approximately 400 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas to prepare for the 2025-2026 winter. Imports are carried out through terminals in Świnoujście and Klaipėda, with a total of 450 million cubic meters contracted.
NATO launches Operation "Eastern Sentinel" to strengthen its eastern flank after Russian drones violated Polish airspace. The US has assured Poland of its full support.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has identified priority medical areas for investment, including rehabilitation and mental health. Public-private partnerships and international companies are actively contributing to the development of medicine in Ukraine.
Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces Andrus Merilo proposed to ban flights near the eastern border. The ban will be in effect from 8 PM to 7 AM for several weeks, covering the airspace from Pedassaar Island to Estonia's eastern border.
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on joint development in the defense sector, including the possible placement of production facilities in Poland. Polish military personnel are also expected to arrive in Ukraine, and there will be an exchange of experience in combating drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the Ukrainian side informed their Polish counterparts about drones heading into Polish airspace. This occurred against the backdrop of 19 recorded incursions by Russian drones into Polish airspace on the night of September 10.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on September 10 confirms Moscow's rejection of peace efforts and its desire for escalation. Poland considers this not a mistake, but a deliberate act.
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.
Ukraine and Poland have made significant progress in resolving issues of national memory. Exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin in September.
BAE Systems and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have entered into a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition production plant in Poland. This aims to address the shortage of shells in Ukraine and among Poland's NATO partners.
Statements about an excessive number of pharmacies in Ukraine do not correspond to reality. Studies show that their number per 100,000 population is less than or comparable to European figures.
The European Union has extended personal sanctions against Russians, without removing any oligarchs or war criminals from them. This decision was made after the escalation and provocation by Russia, such as the drone attack on Poland.
