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“We Should Not Be Afraid, But We Must Be Prepared ”: Tusk Warns of Upcoming Poland Russian Threat
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the coming months could prove critical for regional security amid growing concerns over the possibility of a Russian provocation aimed at testing NATO's resolve.
Speaking at a press conference on July 3, Tusk commented on recent media reports alleging that Russia may be considering a limited military provocation on Polish territory, as reported by Polsat News.
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“I do not intend to frighten anyone, but the coming months may prove critical. These concerns are particularly strong in the Baltic region," Tusk said.
He stressed that Poland is closely monitoring the situation together with its allies and urged preparedness without causing unnecessary alarm.
“We should not be afraid, but we must be prepared. We cannot ignore these risks. We are aware of the threats, including thanks to information provided by our allies,” he said.
Tusk added that the Polish government is “very intensively preparing for various scenarios.”
His remarks follow a report published by The Telegraph, citing Polish outlet Onet and sources familiar with the matter, which claimed that the United States had warned Warsaw about the possibility of a Russian provocation designed to test NATO's response and potentially weaken Western support for Ukraine.
According to the report, the scenarios under consideration range from missile or drone strikes on critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, to limited cross-border incursions by Russian personnel into NATO territory.
Polish security officials said they have not ruled out the possibility of Russian or Belarusian troops intentionally crossing the border in an operation later presented by Moscow as an unintended incident.
Separately, Poland's Foreign Intelligence Agency is evaluating scenarios in which Russia could seek to destabilize the Baltic region by deploying unmarked military personnel, reviving the “little green men” tactic first used during the 2014 annexation of Crimea.
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