Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that even if Ukraine is not part of NATO today, it fights in its interest. – At present, the security of NATO’s eastern flank is the most sensitive point and the most important aspect of the security of the entire region – stressed the head of the Polish government in an interview with the Canadian CBC television.
– I think that Ukraine she deserves to be presented with a very fast track to FOR THIS – said the Prime Minister on Canadian television CBC Mateusz Morawieckiwho was visiting Canada. According to him, the issue of Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance is more important than some of the current political problems of the Ukrainian state.
Morawiecki: I would advise everyone to spend more
He also stressed that Western European countries have many fighters and are located far from Russia, so they do not have to fear a direct threat and should be more favorable to Ukraine.
– Currently, the security of NATO’s eastern flank is the most sensitive point and the most important aspect of the security of the entire region – noted Morawiecki, emphasizing, among other things, Canada’s presence in this region. He also added that the constant presence of allied troops in the countries of Central Europe is crucial for the stability of this area, as well as for the entire European Union.
The head of the Polish government stated that arms supplies to Poland, mainly from the USA, were increasing. He added that Poland plans to spend 4 percent this year. defense GDP. Many NATO member states are also increasing military spending.
“Given the growing uncertainty around us and the Russian aggression against Ukraine, I would advise everyone to spend more, because security and stability are the basis of any prosperity and long-term development,” Morawiecki said.
According to the Prime Minister war in Ukraine it can take a very long time, because Russia is a huge country that has strategic depth, natural resources and the ability to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops.
British armed forces train Ukrainian soldiersADAM VAUGHAN/PAP/EPA
“Long-term support for Ukraine”
Morawiecki emphasized that it is necessary to prepare Polish society for this, because public opinion in Russia strongly supports Putin, just as German opinion in the 1930s supported Hitler.
– We must prepare for long-term support for Ukraine, as it makes huge efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also fights for our stability and peace in Europe – concluded the Polish Prime Minister.
Mateusz Morawiecki in TorontoPAP/Andrzej Lange
On Saturday, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki returned to the country from a visit to Canada, where, among other things, he met with the head of the local government Justin Trudeau.
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