A Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian passenger train near the Polish border has prompted strong condemnation from European Union leaders, who described the attack as an attempt to intimidate Kyiv's allies. The incident occurred at a railway station in the Volyn region, approximately 2 kilometers from the border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European diplomats had passed through the station.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated the attack was 'clearly meant to scare Western countries from supporting Ukraine,' emphasizing the need for continued solidarity. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called the strike a demonstration of Russia's growing aggression, urging more support for Kyiv and harsher penalties on Moscow. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda warned that Russia's goal was to 'test the rule of law, to test our style of life, to test democracy.' French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the attack aimed to 'intimidate Europeans, discourage them and, above all, drive a wedge between them.'

German Foreign Minister Boris Pistorius, however, urged caution, stating that while the drones 'approaching trains near the (Ukrainian-Polish) border' were serious, escalation should be avoided. The Kremlin has not commented beyond stating that Russian forces operate across all of Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga claimed Putin viewed Russia as 'de facto' at war with Europe, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the attack would strengthen NATO's support for Ukraine, calling Putin's actions 'increasingly reckless.'

Poland's Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that a Russian military drone was recovered from the Baltic Sea near Jaroslawiec. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of intensified Russian actions on Ukraine's western borders, citing intelligence reports suggesting Russia may target border points and conduct sabotage within Europe. Tusk said he would consult NATO allies on a potential joint response.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to strike each other's energy infrastructure, though neither side has confirmed the claim. Zelenskyy suggested mutual pauses on critical infrastructure strikes could be a first step toward peace, but the Kremlin insists Ukraine must hand over territory and demilitarize before any ceasefire is considered. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation, with no clear resolution in sight.