Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland is getting ready for multiple possible scenarios and warned that the months ahead “may truly be critical,” tying the concern to the changing nature of the war and the threat from Russia. He made the comments in response to media reports citing US intelligence alleging Moscow plans an armed “provocation” in Poland to test NATO’s resolve.

The reports—also said to be based on warnings to Warsaw—suggest Polish infrastructure could be targeted by missiles or drones, or that soldiers could be sent into the country. The stated goal, according to the reporting, would be to pressure Ukraine’s western allies to suspend support for Ukraine as it continues fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion launched in 2022.

Tusk said Poland is aware of the threats and is preparing, adding that authorities should not ignore them. He also pointed to information coming from Poland’s allies. Meanwhile, Polish President Karol Nawrocki is set to attend a NATO summit in Turkey next week, where leaders are expected to discuss defense commitments and continued funding for Ukraine. The article also notes prior remarks by Polish officials about the possibility of hybrid tactics or “false flag” operations in the future, and it reiterates NATO’s Article 5 principle that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.