Senator Elissa Slotkin blasted Russia's drone incursion into Poland, calling it "a thumb in the eye" for President Donald Trump. She said Putin is testing NATO "like a toddler" and urged sanctions and stronger air defenses.
In a CNN interview, Slotkin linked the breach to Trump's recent outreach to Moscow. She argued that Putin's actions undermine Trump's effort to cast himself as a peacemaker in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Poland confirmed its military shot down multiple Russian drones in its airspace. It was the first time NATO territory has been directly engaged since the war in Ukraine began.
Warsaw requested consultations with NATO allies, and the U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting. European capitals quickly denounced the violation as a serious threat.
The timing came just days after Trump hosted Poland's president at the White House. The meeting was meant to show unity on defense ties.
Trump's initial reaction to the drones was muted. He suggested the breach "could have been a mistake," a stance that drew sharp criticism in Europe where leaders are calling for a tougher response.
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(via benzinga)
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