Donald Tusk warns of potential Russian hybrid attacks against NATO states

On September 17, 2026, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed parliament, warning that intelligence agencies report Russia is planning hybrid drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine. Tusk suggested these potential strikes would be masked as accidental incidents, aiming to weaken the resolve of NATO allies and deter them from invoking defense provisions. He expressed concern that such activities could intensify before winter, specifically targeting energy infrastructure across Europe.

Furthermore, Tusk linked these threats to upcoming political shifts in certain European nations, where he fears rising calls for peace could lead to the capitulation of Ukraine. While European governments have previously suspected Moscow of involvement in recent acts of sabotage against allies like Germany, the Kremlin continues to deny any such activities. The Russian Embassy in Warsaw has not responded to requests for comment regarding these claims, and Poland is reportedly preparing for various potential security scenarios.