Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski invited European leaders to talk in Washington to discuss peace negotiations with Russia and safety guarantees for Ukraine. On Monday, US president Donald Trump will meet with the president of Ukraine and a group of leaders of European countries in the White House. Unfortunately, Poland will not be represented at this meeting.
President Karol Nawrocki pointed out that he participated in 2 talks with president Trump last week, as well as with European leaders. He stressed that he presented Poland's clear position regarding the deficiency of assurance in Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation. He besides pointed out that he had a gathering with president Donald Trump on September 3, during which safety and peace issues in Ukraine will be 1 of the very crucial points.
In the context of the safety of the Polish state, president Nawrocki assured that he was in contact with Prime Minister Donald Tuski and the government. He emphasized that in matters of safety there is no place and time for political emotions, only the interests of the Polish state. He besides pointed out that Poland is an active associate in the willing coalition, which aims to strengthen safety in Europe.
According to NATO, Poland is 1 of the largest contributors to the Alliance budget. In 2020, Poland spent 2.1% of its GDP for defence purposes, which represented about $11.5 billion. This is 1 of the highest levels of defence spending in the European Union.
President Karol Nawrocki stressed that Poland is ready to cooperate with another countries to strengthen safety in Europe. He besides pointed out that Poland is simply a strong and active associate of NATO and the European Union, and will proceed its cooperation with partners to enhance safety in the region.
It is worth noting that Poland has a long past of cooperation with the US on safety issues. Poland and the US have strong economical and political relations, and cooperate in many areas, including security, defence and the fight against terrorism.
According to US State Department data, Poland is 1 of the largest economical partners of the USA in Central and east Europe. In 2020, trade between Poland and the US amounted to about $12.5 billion.
Poland and the USA besides cooperate on energy and energy safety issues. Poland is 1 of the largest natural gas importers in the USA, and cooperates with the US to increase energy safety in Europe.
In the context of safety and cooperation, Poland and the USA have a long past of cooperation in many areas. Poland and the US cooperate on defence, security, the fight against terrorism and energy, and will proceed their cooperation to enhance safety in the region.