Poland's Foreign Minister: Russian Attack on NATO Would Result in Defeat for Moscow, but NATO Must Increase Defenses
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski told parliament that a Russian attack on NATO would result in defeat for Moscow, but NATO needs to strengthen its defenses.
He spoke about the new foreign policy direction of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which aims to return Poland to the EU agenda-setting group.
The current administration replaced a conservative one led by the Law and Justice party, which prioritized US ties but took a confrontational stance towards the EU and Germany.
Sikorski emphasized the importance of both Trans-Atlantic cooperation and European integration for Poland's development and security.
Additionally, Poland is prepared to contribute to addressing global challenges.
The text discusses the importance of Poland's friendship with Germany and its role as a member of NATO and the European Union on the eastern flank of both organizations, sharing borders with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
Poland is a key hub for Western weapons going to Ukraine.
This week, Poland received visits from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who announced a significant increase in military aid to Ukraine and a commitment to spending 2.5% of the UK's GDP on defense by the end of the decade.
The previous Polish government was criticized for choosing confrontation instead of friendship.