US clarification here comes amid heightened security fears for Poland, an EU and NATO member, and concerns about potential hybrid attacks from Russian Wagner mercenaries
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has raised alarm over Wagner operating near the border in Belarus.
#BREAKING#USA#Russia#Wagner "Any attack by the Wagner PMC Group will be considered an attack by the Russian government." - US Permanent Representative to the United Nations
For context the incident occurred near the Suwalki Gap, a strategic Polish territory, and has raised security concerns about Poland's proximity to Russian ally Belarus.
Poland's Ministry of Defence reported on Tuesday that two Belarusian military helicopters violated Polish airspace during a training exercise, prompting Warsaw to increase its border troops.
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The UK government is coordinating an evacuation of British nationals from Sudan.
We have started contacting nationals directly and providing routes for departure out of the country.
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Sudanese volunteers helping civilians flee in-fighting in Khartoum warn foreigners are targets. Rapid Support Forces reportedly suspicious of Westerners.
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Dr Raubo explains that the Kremlin can use this move to build something like the DPRK inside Europe. The Russians feel confident primarily in relations with pariahs in international relations and can use them to strengthen their international position and blackmail the world.
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