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He previously told the country\u2019s public broadcaster that Wagner forces had been stationed close to the country’s border.<\/p>\n
If the mercenary group were to attack or infiltrate either NATO member, it\u2019s possible they could enact Article 5 raising the specter of a NATO-Russia war.<\/p>\n
Article 5 ensures that an attack on one NATO country is considered an attack on all. Other alliance members would be obligated to respond.<\/p>\n
The news comes after two Belarusian helicopters violated Polish airspace earlier this week prompting Warsaw to rush troops to the border.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Beauty queen dies in car crash after predicting her own ‘funeral’ months before[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cThe border crossing took place\u2026at a very low altitude, making it difficult to detect by radar systems,\u201d the Polish defence ministry said after photos appeared on social media showing the aircraft over the Polish village of Bialowieza.<\/p>\n Belarus\u2019s President Aleksandr Lukashenko denied the incursion took place while the defense ministry called the claim \u201cfar-fetched\u201d.<\/p>\n Both Belarus and Poland have summoned their countries’ respective ambassadors over the incident.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Russia-Poland-Ukraine-Wagner-4891129.jpg?r=1691078154569\")
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