The commentators Azeredo Lopes and Francisco Cordeiro Araújo, from CNN Portugal, analyzed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, particularly a Russian attack on a convoy near the border with Poland. This attack occurred at a time of escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In their intervention, one of the analysts expressed surprise that this type of attacks on the border had not started earlier, suggesting that the situation could have been anticipated. The analysis focused on the most recent military developments of the conflict and their implications for the region near the Polish border, a NATO member.
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Russian attack near the Polish border: "I'm only surprised this didn't start sooner"
CNN Portugal14 September 2026 at 14:38
Why this matters
The Russian attack near the Polish border represents a significant escalation of the conflict, bringing the war closer to NATO territory and increasing the risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and Western allies. Readers in the region follow with concern the possibility of the conflict expanding beyond Ukrainian borders.
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