Polish PM warns of Russian escalation in Ukraine and broader region
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there are signs that Russia is seriously preparing for an escalation, and that the next seven to eight months could be critical for the security of Ukraine, Poland and the entire region, European Pravda reports.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned that Russia is actively preparing for a potential escalation, warning that the next seven to eight months could be crucial for the security of Ukraine, Poland, and the broader region. Tusk was questioned specifically about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent visit to Moscow. In response, Tusk stated that Poland maintains constant communication with the CIA leadership and was not taken by surprise by any information about Ratcliffe's activities.
Tusk emphasized that while some information remains confidential for security reasons, society should not be deprived of knowledge about the most pressing threats. The current concerns extend beyond Ratcliffe's visit, as numerous public signals from Russia indicate serious preparations for an escalation, both in the ongoing war with Ukraine and throughout the region.
Tusk noted that the fall and winter should be particularly critical for Russia. CIA Director Ratcliffe reportedly warned Russian officials against escalating the conflict with U.S. NATO allies, particularly Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, during his Moscow visit. However, U.S. President Donald Trump refuted this claim, asserting that Ratcliffe's visit aimed at persuading Putin to refrain from testing NATO's resolve.
The Kremlin maintained that the CIA chief's trip was connected to intelligence service contacts between Russia and the United States.
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