Von der Leyen Visits Polish-Belarusian Border

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Above: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the fence at the Poland/Belarus border in Krynki, eastern Poland, on Aug. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Janek Skarzynski/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-Europe narrative

European solidarity requires shared responsibility for border protection, not just national responses to regional challenges. The EU's proposed tripling of border management funding and fivefold increase in defense investments show a commitment to collective security. Strong deterrence through coordinated European action protects democratic values against authoritarian aggression.

European Commission

Pro-Russia narrative

European leaders seem to be undermining the crucial efforts that are needed for peace negotiations and improving relations between Moscow and Washington. By escalating the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through new sanctions, the EU is intensifying tensions and exacerbating the suffering of its own citizens who find themselves caught in the turmoil.

TASS RT