Donald Tusk warned that Russia is preparing a major escalation of the war in Ukraine and tensions throughout the region, with autumn and winter to be conclusive for Moscow. The Prime Minister besides informed about Poland's constant contact with CIA leadership. For Poles this means the request to prepare the country hard to increase the threat.
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Donald Tusk presented a serious assessment of Russian intentions. According to Virtual Poland, the Prime Minister said that Russia is preparing to escalate both the war in Ukraine and tensions throughout the region. According to the head of government, autumn and winter are to be essential for Moscow.
The Prime Minister besides reported that Poland remains in constant contact with the management of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. He did not uncover in this message the scope of these talks or the circumstantial scenarios that are being analysed. These details must not be said. However, the consultation itself shows that the informing was not presented as a loose political forecast.
We've described it before. talks by CIA manager John Ratcliffe in Moscow. Intelligence and diplomatic channels are needed but will not replace the state's own ability to defend citizens.
Poland must request specifics
The Prime Minister's words straight concern the safety of Poland. Russian escalation in Ukraine represents a greater hazard to the full east flank, force on the countries of the region and the request to keep the readiness of the defence institutions. This is what should be the most crucial effect in the national debate.
The government has a work to translate the informing into clear actions. Poles should know whether the state strengthens infrastructure protection, administrative resilience and ability to respond to force from the East. The message of contact with the CIA is serious, but the information about the talks is not yet a safety policy. Decisions, accountability and clear communication are needed in a field that does not violate national secrecy.
National realism requires the rejection of 2 convenient extremes. The first is to disregard the Russian threat. The second would be to treat any alarming message as an excuse for activities without social control. The state is to be strong, but its strength must service the safety of Poles and the sovereignty of the Republic.
Security Over organization Show
The Polish debate on Russia can be active in organization disputes. Meanwhile, hazard assessment should be based on information from services, military capabilities and the real needs of the state. It is equally crucial to keep a strong policy towards the Kremlin without giving up defending your own interests in relations with each partner.
In this context, the dispute over the conditions of talks with Moscow is besides important. In our pages we presented Position of Radosław Sikorski on negotiations with Russia. The Polish government must talk with its own voice and measure all decision through the protection of citizens, not the expectations of stronger capitals.
Donald Tusk's informing should be taken seriously. Now the Prime Minister should show you what you are doing with this knowledge. Poles have the right to anticipate border protection, resilient infrastructure and efficient services. In hard months, preparations are important, not political theatre.
Source: Virtual Poland
Source: WP News
