Emmanuel Macron pointed out late that the Kremlin plans to increase its number by the end of the decade soldiers by 300,000, as well as enriching your forces by 3,000 tanks and 300 aircraft.
Cezary Tomczyk, vice-president of the MON, referred to the words of the French president, who indicated in the interview on TVN24 that Macron's predictions were nothing fresh to Poland.
Tomczyk stressed that Poland has the same information as another NATO associate States, and the figures presented are in line with what was established in the intelligence analysis. However, he pointed out that strategical reality is changing dynamically and that Russia is presently incapable to full implement its aggression plans due to its engagement in the conflict with Ukraine.
According to Tomczyk, it takes about 3 years for Russia to rebuild its military potential. An crucial origin that hinders its expansion is the request to fight on the Ukrainian front, which makes its resources limited.
NATO atomic parasol and the function of France
The discussion besides addressed possible atomic guarantees that France proposes to European countries.
In the context of Poland's security, Cezary Tomczyk recalled that Poland is already covered by NATO's atomic umbrella. This means that the atomic possible of the alliance, including France and another countries, is an component of deterrence that ensures safety for associate States in the event of a threat.
Tomczyk pointed out that France, as the only country in Europe with atomic weapons on land, is 1 of the key allies and that the United Kingdom, which has atomic weapons on ships, is another crucial component of European deterrence. However, he added that for Poland the most crucial is safety within the full NATO.
Tomczyk stressed that despite the turmoil, Poland inactive has very close and strong relations with the US, which besides strengthens its position within NATO. He besides recalled that the Secretary of defence of the United States selected our country for his first abroad visit, which shows the strategical importance of Poland in the face of threats. Vice-President MON besides stressed that Poland is conducting regular intelligence exchange with Americans and remains in close political contact, which gives Poland an additional sense of security.
Security of the borders of Poland
An crucial subject in the conversation was Poland's function in ensuring safety in the east NATO circuits. Cezary Tomczyk pointed out that Poland is on the border with Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and has access to the Suwałki gulf, which puts Poland at the centre of defence of the east borders of NATO. The presence of Polish armed forces in these areas is highly important, both from the position of defending the country and protecting Europe from possible aggression from Russia.
Poland has 6,000 soldiers on the border with Belarus, which Tomczyk noted is simply a crucial number in the context of the size of the armed forces of another countries.
"For comparison, the full army of Lithuania has about 7,000 soldiers," said Cezary Tomczyk.
He besides stressed that Poland's commitment to ensuring safety in the east of Europe is huge, and Poland itself is 1 of the key countries in defence of the possible escalation of war.
Peacekeepers in Ukraine?
At the end of the interview, the subject of France's proposal to establish peacekeeping forces to intervene in Ukraine was discussed. Tomczyk pointed out that Poland is taking part in all discussions on this solution, but the position on this issue is clear: he has no intention of sending his soldiers to Ukraine.
Poland already has adequate engagement at its east borders and in support of Ukraine, and the function of peace forces, although discussed, is not in line with Poland's policy on this issue.
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