UkrainePublished: 29 August 2026 at 16:34

Tusk: Russia seriously preparing for escalation in Ukraine and the wider region

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia is seriously preparing for an escalation, and that the coming seven to eight months could prove critical for the security of Ukraine, Poland and the whole region.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that there are signs of serious Russian preparations for an escalation, both in Ukraine and across the wider region.

According to Tusk, the next seven to eight months could become a critical period for the security of Ukraine, Poland and other countries in the region. He stressed that the situation should be taken seriously in light of signals pointing to Russian military preparations.

The statement was reported by LETA.

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