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Poland's Article 4 invocation signals intensifying East-West tensions

The NATO chief affirmed Allied nations 'expressed solidarity with Poland and denounced Russia's reckless behavior.'

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz speaks to reporters about the 'unprecedented' drones sent from Belarus into Polish airspace.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz speaks to reporters about the 'unprecedented' drones sent from Belarus into Polish airspace. (AN/Polish Defense Ministry)

Poland has formally invoked Article 4 of the NATO Treaty in response to a drone incursion from Belarus, an action that has put the alliance's collective security procedures to the test.

The move on Wednesday came after Polish air defense forces shot down multiple Russian drones that had entered Polish airspace overnight, marking a significant escalation of tensions on NATO's eastern flank.

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