Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned in Copenhagen that a new Russian provocation occurred near Szczecin port on October 2, signaling a continuation of hybrid warfare.
Prime Minister’s Statement in Copenhagen
On Thursday, 2 October, Donald Tusk addressed a European political forum in Copenhagen and confirmed that Poland is currently experiencing a hybrid war. He reported receiving a message from Warsaw about a recent incident that qualifies as a Russian provocation.
Incident Near Szczecin Port
Two days prior to the speech, a provocation occurred near Szczecin’s port, involving the Petrobaltic platform and operations on the Polish‑German railway line. The premier described this event as another daily provocation by the Russian‑Polish‑Belarusian axis.
Implications for Western Security
Tusk asserted that the situation represents a broader war and that Russia’s aggression—embracing more than hybrid tools—threatens the entire West. He added that the aggression against Ukraine is only the first phase of this approach.
