Trump says Russian drone incursion into Poland may have been "a mistake"
US President Donald Trump has said that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace may have been "a mistake".
Source: Bloomberg, citing Trump in comments to journalists at the White House on Thursday 11 September
Quote: "It could have been a mistake, but regardless, I'm not happy about anything having to do with that whole situation. But hopefully it's going to come to an end."
Details: Trump also added that he would condemn Russia "even for being near that line".
He said that he does not like it: "I'm not happy about it."
Background:
- Debris from 15 Russian drones was discovered across various regions of Poland after around 20 drones reportedly breached its airspace.
- Poland asked its allies for additional air defence systems and counter-drone technology to better protect itself from Russian drones.
- Earlier, media reports emerged that representatives from the Polish armed forces would travel to Ukraine to learn drone interception techniques.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland had agreed to meet with the Ukrainian side and will work together with Kyiv to maximise defence against Russian drones.
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