Deputy Prime Minister and ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski stated on Saturday that Poland’s military security depends on its own army and on its alliance with the United States. Poland, a strong supporter of Ukraine and wary of Russia, sees Moscow as a growing threat and advocates for a robust U.S. presence in Europe. However, it remains less trusting of Western European allies like Germany (Reuters).
Kaczynski emphasized that Poland’s military security rests on two pillars. The first is a strong national army, while the second is an alliance with the United States, which Kaczynski views as the only country capable of providing real assistance. He made these remarks during a campaign rally in Lublin, an eastern city in Poland (Reuters).
Kaczynski also stressed that Poland must possess the capability to defend itself in order to request assistance from the United States. By combining a powerful national defense force with American support, Kaczynski believes Poland can deter its opponents, particularly Russia, and ensure its safety. He expressed confidence that this approach would prevent war (Reuters).
The deputy prime minister’s statements were made in the context of his campaign for the upcoming elections. Poland’s strong stance on Ukraine and its desire for a closer alliance with the United States have consistently been emphasized by the ruling party (Reuters).
The transatlantic alliance NATO is an important part of Poland’s security strategy. However, Kaczynski’s focus on the United States reflects his belief in its unique ability to provide effective assistance in safeguarding Poland’s interests (Reuters).
The article did not provide details about Kaczynski’s views on Poland’s relationship with Germany or reactions from other political actors within the country. Furthermore, no mention was made of potential counterarguments to Kaczynski’s position (Reuters).
Reporting by Karol Badohal; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne (Reuters).
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