On September 12, Russian drone strikes on Polish territory became a central topic in international politics. Donald Trump described the incident, which involved over 20 Shahed drones hitting Poland, as a Russian mistake. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova issued threats to Poland and criticised its decision to close borders with Belarus—an action Poland considers a protective response to emerging threats.
Border regions near Russia and Ukraine experienced another restless night. Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region, while in Ukraine, Russian UAVs hit an industrial area on the outskirts of Sumy, causing a fire and killing a security guard.
Political contacts between Ukraine, Poland and NATO countries continue to strengthen defence cooperation. Poland announced close partnership with Ukraine to counter drone attacks. France has sent three fighter jets to protect Polish airspace, while the US, Sweden, the Netherlands and other NATO countries have increased military presence in the region.
Internationally, discussions continue over further economic measures against Russia and its trade partners. The US is pushing India and China to raise tariffs on Russian energy imports, as US lawmakers propose new legislative initiatives to intensify pressure on Russia and Belarus.
Elsewhere, Albania has introduced the world's first artificial intelligence-powered government minister tasked with ensuring transparency in public procurement, aiming to eliminate corruption in the public sector.
