Poland and Ukraine have condemned Russian strikes near the Polish border as an escalation, with Poland’s foreign minister calling for allies to double their support for Kyiv.
Polish and Ukrainian officials have denounced Russian strikes near the Polish border as an escalation in the war. The attack targeted a train just 2km from the Polish border, with no casualties reported. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated the incident affects the safety of Polish citizens and urged allies to increase support for Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held an emergency meeting in Warsaw, warning of potential further escalation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately targeting the train, emphasizing that Ukrainian forces are preventing the conflict from spreading into Europe. The Kremlin suggested negotiations with Ukraine and the US could occur in October.
Why it matters
The attack near the Polish border raises concerns for NATO and EU members about the proximity of the conflict to Western Europe.
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What to watch
The possibility of renewed negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in October.
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