Pence calls: US must resume military support for Ukraine

In the face of the breach of the airspace of Poland and NATO, it is time to resume military support for Ukraine and allies in east Europe and impose strict sanctions on Russia," said erstwhile Vice president Mike Pence. In a akin tone, another Republican politicians spoke.PAP

Former U.S. Vice president Mike Pence called for resuming military support for Ukraine after an incidental with Russian drones over Poland. "In the face of Russian airspace drones' invasion of Poland and NATO and the escalation of Russia's violent attacks on the civilian population in Ukraine, it is time to resume military support for Ukraine and allies in east Europe and impose severe sanctions on Russia" - Pence wrote on platform X.

Other Republican politicians known for supporting Ukraine and NATO joined the appeal. Congressman Don Bacon (Republicans) assessed that "the administration's policy towards Russia is weak and shaky, and Putin uses it", adding that "Russians sent many drones over Poland and many of them were shot down".

Trump reacts mysteriously

President Donald Trump responded to the incidental with an obscure entry on the fact Social platform. "What is the substance with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones? It begins!" - wrote Trump, utilizing the English expression "Here we go!".

CNN commentators pointed out the unclear meaning of the President's statements. "Here we go"? We don't know what that means, but does that mean he'll yet go forward with sanctions? Something will happen?", speculated writer Dana Bash.

Silence of organization leaders

The main Republican politicians have yet to talk on the incident. talker of the home of Representatives Mike Johnson, organization leader in the legislature John Thune and top Trump administration representatives did not comment on the breach of Polish airspace by Russian drones.

Co-chair of the Helsinki Commission Joe Wilson called the Kremlin's actions "a war act" and called on president Trump to sanction the "bankrupt Russian war machine". Wilson pointed out that the incidental took place little than a week after the Polish president visited the US.

Sources used: "CNN", "Truth Social" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.