Just one week after a visit to the White House, Polish President Karol Nawrocki was back on the phone with President Donald Trump, this time to discuss a severe security crisis involving Russian drones. Trump later publicly addressed the incident, expressing both frustration and a cautious hope that it was an error.
The timing of the drone breach has made the U.S. response particularly crucial. The recent meeting in Washington focused on strengthening bilateral ties and security, making the incursion an immediate test of those commitments. The subsequent call reaffirmed the direct line of communication between the two leaders.
President Trump, while floating the “mistake” theory, assured his counterpart of American concern, later telling reporters he was “not happy” about the violation. This public and private reassurance is vital for an ally feeling directly threatened by the war in neighboring Ukraine.
The diplomatic support is being matched by military action. NATO allies are sending tangible aid in the form of air defense systems to Poland. The alliance is also preparing broader defensive measures, demonstrating a unified front in the wake of the crisis.