Latest news in Poland? September 12th, 2026

Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a warning urging Poland and its European partners to prepare for heightened Russian hybrid threats and potential provocations targeting border crossings along Ukraine’s perimeter with Europe, following recent drone strikes near regional border points. The GuardianThe United States finalized an additional $4 billion foreign military financing loan agreement for Poland to support modernization programs, including F-16 upgrades, Patriot air defense systems, and Apache helicopters. At the same time, visiting American defense officials have been reviewing potential sites for expanded military infrastructure, while Warsaw continues investing in domestic defense technology, notably portable anti-aircraft and counter-drone systems. NewsNow+ 1Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski visited Kyiv for high-level talks focused on wartime support, regional security cooperation, and border management. Concurrently, Warsaw and Kyiv addressed isolated border incidents and diplomatic tensions regarding memorials, reaffirming coordination between both governments. NewsNowTolls along key sections of the A2 motorway took effect as scheduled, and new energy infrastructure projects advanced, including commencement of deep geothermal exploration drilling in southwestern Poland. NewsNow