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Cabinet Meeting After Breaching Polish Air Space During Russian Attack (Photo Alexander Kalko / Nurphoto Via Getti Images)
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Russia once again crossed a dangerous line in their war against Ukraine – this time, by sending more than a dozen drones on the NATO territory. On Wednesday, Poland confirmed that 19 Russian drones crossed its borders, four of whom are NATO help. The Dutch F-35s are encoded, airspace via Warsaw and Rzeszov is closed, and Polish citizens said to be prone to place. This was not an accident. It was a deliberate provocation – and the most serious violation of NATO airspace by Russia has started in 2022. Years.
The Kremlin insists that the incident was “uncomplicated”, as provided for destruction “.” These excuses, their way of traveling, and intentional work time indicates NATO defense and solve. Tests to see how far it can to press – and whether the alliance blinks.
Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk Put that treasure: “This situation brings us closest that we were an open conflict from the Second World War.” He’s right. And that is why NATO must respond – without cautious words, but with unmistakable actions that do not doubt Moscow mind about the cost of further aggression.
NATO credibility is the heart of this crisis. The security guarantee of the Alliance rests in Article 5 of the Washington Contract: Attack on one is an attack on all. Poland did not call for Article 5, but by calling Article 4 Consultations– The eighth time in NATO history – Warning is clear that it is more than a one-time incident.
Now NATO must be equally ordinary: deterrent work only when red lines are clear and supported by force. Russia is looking for uncertainty and will be used everything that is found. Two years of Russia tested the NATO response with “random” rocket rockets and drone excessive news, every time a probe for weakness. Now it raises it Ante-not one or two bows, but almost 20. If NATO reacts to the same restraint, as before, will only call you more.
What NATO has to do
First, Establish an explicit red line: Any rage, a rocket or aircraft entering NATO airspace without cleaning will be treated as hostile and immediately shot. No exceptions. No excuses. This policy must be declared public so Putin knows the consequences in advance.
Second, NATO must Move more power forward. This means that 24 hours … Fight air patrols through Poland and Baltic, American and allied combat squadrilas, tanks and aircraft early warning in the air. It also means that the space of an additional surface for air rocket batteries to connect gaps in Polish air defense and fully integrate them into NATO command and control network.
Third, NATO should accelerate the transfer of modern air force in Ukraine. The best way to protect NATO airsssssce is to stop Russian drones and rockets before they reach the NATO border. It is necessary to give Ukraine more F-16S, long-range missiles, integrated battle management systems to get them with and Removing all restrictions about their use against Russia. Helping Ukraine defend your sky is not just charity – it is a collective defense.
Finally, NATO must Prepare direct retaliation options. If Russia continues to launch drone that penetrates NATO airspace, then NATO should book the right back to launch locations and drone control stations in Russia or Belarus. That doesn’t mean she’s rushing to escalation. This means clear that the costs of intentional provocations will fall on Putin, not NATO. Only by lifting the price will stop testing the Alliance.
NATO language Putin understands
Some will be discussed for restraint. It will say these drones are an error, that NATO should not risk a broader war. But history shows that the uncomprising aggression is only calling more aggression. Putin respects only one thing. Time and again, pushes harder when it meets hesitation. He only recalculates when facing solid opposition, recalculates. When he meets hesitation, he further pushes.
This is not about the withdrawal of NATO to war. It’s about preventing one. The way that conflicts for expansion is to show Putin that the Alliance will defend – immediately decisively and without ambiguity. This works deterrents.
This is a defined moment for NATO. If the Alliance hesitates, Putin will see weakness and press harder. If NATO acts with clarity and unity, Putin will be forced to review. The credibility of the Alliance is in question and in addition to Europe and finally, the United States.
Message Moscow must be unmistakable: NATO territory is Sacrosankt. Every inch will be defended. Further violations will not be tolerated. If Putin dares to test NATO again, the consequences will fall on it.
