"Trump critics quickly accused the president of not taking a stronger stance against Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, suggesting his friendly approach to Russia had invited the escalation. Russia continues to escalate in its failed invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. The Russians flew multiple drones over Poland, and many were shot down, commented Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). The Administration's policy towards Russia is weak and vacillating, and Putin is taking advantage of it, Bacon concluded."
"Fox News' chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin added, It's notable that the NATO response to Russia's drone incursion across the border into Poland makes no mention of US military assistance to defend Poland: [Mark] Rutte mentions Polish F16s, Dutch F35s, Italian AWACS, and German Patriots. Russia's testing of NATO airspace to test NATO's response comes just days after the Pentagon informed NATO Allies bordering Russia that the US will halt training and security funding to them."
"NATO invoked Article 4 of the treaty following the Russian attacks on Poland, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, This situation brings us the closest we have been to open conflict since World War II. NATO's Article 4 is a precursor to larger military action and reads, The Parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is"
Russia launched roughly 19 drones into Polish airspace, with many shot down as NATO allies responded. NATO invoked Article 4 and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the situation is the closest to open conflict since World War II. President Donald Trump posted a brief, cryptic message about the incursions while U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker vowed that the United States will defend every inch of NATO territory. Critics argued the administration's Russia policy appears weak and vacillating, noting recent U.S. halts to training and security funding for NATO neighbors may encourage further Russian testing.
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