Polish FM Radosław Sikorski warns Russia may stage false‑flag attack

On 25 June 2026, Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski told CBS News at a reconstruction conference in Gdańsk that Russia could conduct a false‑flag operation on its own territory to create a pretext for striking a NATO member. He said such an action could be used to test NATO’s Article 5 commitment within the next two years.

Sikorski urged NATO states to stay vigilant, noting that Ukraine’s effective resistance has already limited Russia’s capacity for a major invasion. He warned that internal disputes must not distract from the common threat, cited the 1939 Gleiwitz incident as a historical parallel, and called for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and President Putin. Sikorski also affirmed continued U.S. support for Ukraine and stressed Europe’s stance on the side of the aggression victim.