Poland-Russia Security: Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk says Warsaw is “preparing for war” while hoping for no confrontation, as Poland boosts counter-drone capacity and worries Russia could rebuild major capabilities by 2027. Drone Pressure in the Region: Moldova’s Maia Sandu argues some drone incursions are deliberate “tests,” pointing to patterns seen in Romania and Poland, and says only helping Ukraine win can stop the threat. Ukraine Policy Clash: Poland’s parliament speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty says Ukraine must confront its Nazi-linked past before any EU future, including outrage over Zelensky honoring the UPA. Air Defense Crunch in Europe: A POLITICO report says EU states are scrambling to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine before a winter offensive, with scrutiny on Poland’s earlier PAC-3 transfers. Domestic Safety & Tensions: Reports claim two Ukrainian children in Poland were attacked for speaking Ukrainian, adding to rising hostility amid the broader Ukraine-related diplomatic row. Military Modernization: Poland’s defense plans include long-range strike capability beyond 1,000 km and continued force expansion.