Europe has an advantage here, and Russia does not even have a comparison – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk before flying to the top of European leaders in London. The head of government referred to the common number of professional soldiers of Europe and Ukraine.
At a conference at the Warsaw-Okęcie Military Airport Donald Tusk He referred to the Sunday summit of European leaders, which will take place in London. – today too often this narrative appears that Europe has no chance that Russia He has a military and tactical advantage – he noted.
– I know from my own experience and it is known, this is probably quite generally known. The aggressor, even such a bandit in the yard, does not attack the smallest or the weakest, but the one who is afraid. Today in Europe there is such a deficit of imagination and courage. Europe must understand its strength and I will speak in London – he said.
The prime minister then read the data testifying to the great military potential of Europe against the background of the largest countries in the world.
– We almost, as Europe with Ukrainetwice as many combat aircraft as Russia. Artillery of various types of weapons. Together with Ukraine Europe – 14,400, United States – 5000, China – 9500, Russia – 5157. There is nothing to compare here – said the head of government.
Prime Minister Donald TuskPaweł Supernak/PAP
On Sunday in London there will be a special peak dedicated to Ukraine, defense and security. The Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer invited a dozen or so European leaders to the meeting, including the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and leaders: France, German, Denmark, ItalianThe Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania and Turkey. The President of Ukraine, Secretary General of NATO, will also take part in the talks Mark Ruttechairwoman of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and head of the European Council Antonio Costa.
Source of the main photo: Paweł Supernak/PAP