On September 12, the Center for Public Analytics “Vezha” held an expert discussion featuring political analyst Ihor Reyterovych. The talk focused on Donald Trump’s recent comments on Poland regarding Russian drone incursions, the response of Western allies to new security challenges, and China’s role in contemporary geopolitics.
In his recent statements, Trump repeatedly addressed Poland, stressing he had no intention to defend the country directly in the event of further attacks, while also calling Putin’s aggression a mistake. Experts noted that his statements are often contradictory and that US authorities seem more focused on domestic issues. Poland responded sharply: officials such as Sikorski and Tusk called the incident an act of aggression by Russia, demanding a clear international response.
NATO promptly supported Poland with air patrols, strengthening air defenses, and sending military equipment. Official announcements also mention joint drone defense training for Ukrainian and Polish specialists, with discussions ongoing about creating a joint early-warning system.
China has called for diplomatic resolution after the attack on Poland. Experts examined whether Beijing is stimulating Russian provocations or simply allowing Putin to act independently, offering only situational support.
Other topics included the risk of drone attacks on EU countries, Belarus’s reaction, and the positions of certain European leaders. The discussion concluded that escalation around Poland has broad implications for regional security, poses new challenges for Ukraine, Poland, and NATO, and that possible upcoming talks between Trump and Putin may shape future developments.
