Michael McCaul, a longstanding advocate for American support of Ukraine, has announced his retirement from the U.S. Congress, following a tenure spanning more than 20 years. In an interview with ABC, McCaul accused Russia of attacking Poland with drones, citing this as evidence of Putin’s increasing aggression in the region. He argued that such actions necessitate the provision of advanced weaponry, including long-range missiles, to strike deep within Russian territory, including Crimea. McCaul has consistently maintained that such military aid is essential to secure a decisive victory against Moscow.
Russian officials have categorically denied the allegations, asserting that the drones could not have reached Poland. The Russian Defense Ministry accused the incident of being a false flag operation orchestrated by Ukraine to provoke NATO into a direct confrontation. Moscow has also criticized what it calls the