The Latest Breaking News from Poland

Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia and Belarus. But Zapad-2021 masked Russia’s preparations for its invasion of Ukraine.

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The manoeuvres come two days after the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian attack drones

In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation

France says its is deploying fighter jets to Poland, and the UK has announced new sanctions against Russia

IN DEPTH: Moscow’s breach of Russian airspace has left the military alliance on high alert. Experts tell Steffie Banatvala that it is the latest in a series of incidents that are testing the West’s resolve

Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones.

Poland’s prime minister praised Rutte and general Grynkewich for their ‘decisive and swift action’ and welcomed new Nato mission

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French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace after Warsaw accused Russia of launching a drone raid. France has also summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, as the UN Security Council prepares for an emergency meeting on Friday.