German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the violation of NATO airspace by Russian drones over Poland a “serious threat to peace,” criticizing the Russian government’s claim it was accidental.
Russian drones violate Polish airspace
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern over the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, describing the incident as a “serious threat to peace in the entire Europe.” He emphasized that it represented a “new quality of attacks from Russia.” Despite the effectiveness of NATO’s air defenses, Merz pointed out that it “did not work as it was supposed to.”
Poland summons emergency UN Security Council meeting
Following Russia’s violation of Polish airspace, Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council will be convened at Poland’s request to address the matter.
NATO consultations and solidarity
In the aftermath of the incident, Poland consulted with NATO partners under Article 4, a provision that allows consultations when members believe that their territorial integrity, political independence, or security is threatened. International leaders demonstrated solidarity with Poland during these challenging times.
