Middle media review; Russia swings the Baltic; PLN 30 billion for defence purposes

**Conrad Wysocki: Gazeta Polska:“The Baltic Game”**
"It has been 2 months since NATO launched the Baltic defender to strengthen shipping safety and critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The situation remains tense due to Russia, which has put its ships in combat readiness and militarizes the King. NATO responded with increased presence of its forces, including SNMG1 and SNMCMG ship teams. Coordination is carried out by CTF Baltic Command in Rostock. In February there were maneuvers involving marine unmanneds. Russia accuses NATO of escalating tensions, and its military fleet intensified operations, including escorting ships and defensive exercises. Iskander-M rocket systems have been deployed in the Royal Palace, expanding the region's combat readiness."