2 Tusk’s proposal stems from the belief that Russia is engaging in “hybrid warfare” by weaponising migration in an attempt to undermine Poland’s stability. The influx of migrants from Belarus, widely seen as an ally of Moscow, has placed increasing pressure on Poland’s border security . “Exceptional situations require appropriate measures,” declared the EU leaders in their statement , which underscored the need to prevent the abuse of European values, such as the right to asylum, for