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World leaders have voiced strong condemnation after multiple Russian drones violated Polish airspace during attacks on Ukrainian targets, escalating tensions across Europe.
The violations, described as "unprecedented" by Polish authorities, have prompted coordinated responses from the United Kingdom, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, France, and the European Union, highlighting concerns about European security amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The incidents come amid renewed diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine and pressure Russia toward a peaceful resolution, with multiple leaders emphasizing solidarity with Poland and broader NATO commitments.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. will continue to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin until a fair and lasting peace is achieved. Starmer also condemned Israel’s airstrike on Hamas negotiators in Doha, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and “counterproductive to peace efforts.” He spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in London, with plans to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address aid restrictions and condemn violence.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Moldovan President Maia Sandu discussed the latest developments, jointly condemning Russian drone violations of Polish airspace and focusing on regional security and Moldova’s European integration. Slovenia and Croatia voiced solidarity with Poland, calling the airspace breaches “unacceptable,” and stressed the need for continued pressure on Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an EU observation mission to monitor security in Eastern European states.
Speaking to the European Parliament, she highlighted Europe’s right to self-defense and the need for a fair resolution to the Ukraine conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron echoed these concerns, calling the violations “unacceptable” and pledging NATO support to Poland.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied Russia’s involvement, accusing the EU and NATO of “daily provocations without evidence” and warning that Western deployments in Ukraine could have “terrible consequences.”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in an emergency cabinet meeting that several Russian drones repeatedly violated Poland’s airspace during attacks on Ukrainian targets.
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