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Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

Recent developments have brought attention to poland, ukraine accuse russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border. Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby.

13 September 2026
Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
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Recent developments have brought attention to poland, ukraine accuse russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border. Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby.

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Western authorities including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby. Additionally, when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border

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