The situation of Poland and the region in relation to talks held by the US about the end of Russia's war with Ukraine – is the main subject of today's National safety Council meeting. It was convened by president Andrzej Duda and was attended by representatives of the government and major political parties.
American soldiers during a water crossing in Tumak 24 exercises, Bemowo Piskie, Poland.
The National safety Council is the President's advisory body, which the head of state convenes on peculiarly crucial issues concerning interior and external security. The subject of today's gathering was the talks initiated by Donald Trump's administration, which are intended to lead to an end to the fighting in Ukraine. The gathering with Andrzej Duda, the most crucial representatives of the government, parliament, the largest political parties, as well as the head of the General Staff of the Polish Army lasted over 2 hours.
– I have reported to the RCN participants my gathering with president Trump, the conclusions of this meeting, as well as my reflections in the context of the talks I had earlier with Pete Hegseth and General Keith Kellog. I've been heard. All the participants representing parliamentary clubs, as well as representatives of the government, spoke in the discussion," said president Duda at the conference after the Council meeting. He besides added that more should be expected in the close future further specified initiatives. On the another hand, Prime Minister Donald Tusk informed on social media that he had presented to the participants the gathering "framework of consensus on Ukraine", as in the face of current threats in this peculiar issue, all political groups and citizens request unity.
However, even before the beginning of the RCN meeting, Andrzej Duda recalled that it was taking place at a peculiar moment. precisely 3 years ago, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. – A fewer hours ago I took part in a summit of leaders, which takes place present in Kiev. I joined them online and stressed that since the first day of the war, we have been pursuing a consistent policy of support in all field: political military and humanitarian – stressed the President. He added: "The state of Poland is unchanged. This war must end in a fair and lasting peace. 1 that will prevent another, possibly even greater conflict, from breaking out in the future. 1 that will guarantee that Russia will not invade anyone in the future and that our citizens can live peacefully and safely." Therefore, guarantees stay crucialwhich can be negotiated by representatives of the fresh US administration in the close future.
Meanwhile, the fresh movements of president Donald Trump and his surroundings caused concern among the leaders on the Old Continent. Among another things, it is about starting talks with Russia without the participation of Ukraine and Europe, as well as announcing that European NATO members must take work for their security. However, president Duda present assured that Poland's position in the eyes of the top ally remains invariably strong. This was to be confirmed by his conversations with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, a United States peculiar Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, General Keith Kellog, yet Donald Trump himself. “It is clear from them that we are an highly crucial ally of the United States. The United States see Poland as a key place on the map of strategical American interests and building safety zones. There are no plans to limit the US military presence in Poland. Neither I nor, as far as I know, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence, received specified a message, provided Duda.
The armed forces superior indicated that Poland has advanced numbers, due to the fact that it consistently increases spending on the army. This year they will scope almost 5 percent of GDP. The army inactive had 97,000 soldiers in 2015, but by the end of this year its numbers should increase to about 230 thousand. At the same time, Poland constantly modernises the armed forces, buys combat aircraft, tanks, howitzers, builds ships. - There's not a period before we get to modern weapons. This is the best consequence to the threat of Russian imperialism. We show that we stay a liable and credible ally, who does not anticipate others to take care of our defence," Duda emphasized.
The attitude towards safety besides changes in Europe itself. According to the Polish President, leaders of more and more countries know that the increase in arms spending is the only possible way. Poland has an crucial function to play in this process. "I think that the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union should be an chance to rise key topics related to strengthening security, as well as strengthening transatlantic relations", said Duda.
