Durbin Speaks With Polish Chargé To Discuss Recent Russian Drone Incursions Into Poland
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke by phone with the Head of Mission at the Polish Embassy, Bogdan Klich, to discuss Russia’s provocative incursion into Polish airspace over the last few days and weeks, creating a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine that marks the first time NATO planes engaged enemy targets in alliance airspace.
“Repeated violations of NATO airspace by Russian drones are a fair warning that Vladimir Putin is testing our resolve to protect Poland and the Baltic nations. After the carnage Putin continues to visit on Ukraine, these incursions cannot be ignored, which I reiterated to Mr. Klich today,’ said Durbin. “Poland is our ally, and I hope the Trump Administration takes these threats to NATO seriously.”
Durbin has visited Poland multiple times in recent years, including in February 2022 just days before Russia began its most recent assault on Ukraine. Chicago, Illinois is home to the largest population of those with Polish ancestry outside of Poland.
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