NATO Launches Operation Eastern Sentry After Russian Drone Incursions Into Poland

Following Russia's drone incursions into Polish airspace, Poland and its allies have called for a strong and united response to deter further aggression. Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for downplaying the incident and urged Washington to demonstrate solidarity and impose sanctions on Russia. NATO has launched operation 'Eastern Sentry' to reinforce Europe's eastern flank, with contributions from the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark, among others, to deter potential Russian threats. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Poland and discussed joint defense efforts, including the production of interceptor drones funded by the EU's SAFE program, highlighting the importance of cooperation between neighboring countries. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and Polish-American communities have urged NATO and the EU to strengthen sanctions, increase aid to Ukraine, and bolster NATO's eastern defenses, emphasizing that the drone incursions represent a dangerous escalation against NATO and international law. Overall, the incident has intensified calls for collective action to hold Russia accountable and protect regional security.