U.S. Ambassador to Warsaw Mark Brzezinski affirmed the United States’ commitment to NATO’s Article 5
The prime minister of Poland also calls on Western European leaders to travel to Kyiv
Poland must win the war for its own and Europe’s future using Ukrainian hands, writes conservative Polish politician Marian Piłka
Czechia’s defense minister is confident that the mandate will receive parliamentary approval shortly, urging lawmakers that there is no time to waste in light of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
According to sources cited by the Finnish press, Finland and Sweden are applying for “Major Non-NATO Ally” status with the United States
Transports arrived to an unnamed Eastern European country neighboring Ukraine
96 percent of French believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is to blame for the conflict, but a considerable amount also point to NATO as sharing partial responsibility
Claims that Ukraine would also get fighter jets have also been refuted
A number of U.S. and U.K. planes are active near the border of Ukraine
“It would be a proof of madness” for Russia to invade a NATO member, “and we do not believe in this scenario,” claimed Romania’s Defense Minister Vasile Dîncu
F-16 Fighting Falcon and MiG-21 Lancer aircraft were scrambled for two missions between Feb. 17-19
NATO troops and vehicles have been sent to Lithuania while Romania benefits from further aerial units
The Polish Cabinet Council discussed Poland’s situation due to the Ukraine crisis, the matter of a possible influx of refugees from Ukraine and securing Poland in face of several different threats
The Pentagon spokesman claims that the threat of a Russian invasion remains high
UK Labour MP Diane Abbott says that NATO is the aggressor in the conflict between Russia and the West
Hungary’s foreign minister also says sanctions against Russia do not work
President of Poland Andrzej Duda stressed the need for NATO to strengthen its eastern flank following his meeting in Brussels with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Stefan Janev has claimed that an increased NATO presence in the country would be contrary to its national interests
By analyzing online data, Czech company predicts that Putin does not plan a real war
The NATO remains united in rejecting Russian demands, according to Czech minister Lipavský
Hungary has a growing military-industrial base
Moscow and Beijing’s policy is not directed by the same criteria as the liberal West’s when it comes to Ukraine and Taiwan, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
“The first and most important position is to work to reduce tensions by all diplomatic means,” Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the National Assembly
Czechia prepares for the worst-case scenario, says foreign minister Jan Lipavský
On Monday night, international consultations were held between Western leaders over the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Czech army will send around 100 soldiers from the anti-aircraft missile troop to the exercise
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Poland’s National Security Bureau head Paweł Soloch insisted the price for Russian withdrawal from aggression in Ukraine cannot be the resignation of allied projects on NATO’s eastern flank
Chief of the Polish President’s cabinet Paweł Szrot responded to Russia’s claims that NATO was taking over countries “orphaned” by the collapse of the Soviet Union
The incredible mental turnaround ordinary Ukrainians have made towards Poland is nothing short of a miracle, writes columnist and former conservative politician Jan Rokita
Polish and American security advisors discussed the situation surrounding Ukrainian and Russian demands directed at NATO and the US
Should Russia’s demands be accepted, it would be the end of NATO, warns a Polish expert
A series of consultations have taken place before Biden-Putin online meeting
Russia’s actions are aimed at destabilizing Europe, according to Latvia’s prime minister
President Andrzej Duda declared that Polish authorities are protecting not only Polish security, but also the EU’s and that of NATO’s Eastern flank
Poland could play a leading role in the EU and NATO during the current border crisis, but that requires bold foreign policy, writes the head of the Washington Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe Irena Lasota
The activation of NATO’s Article 4 would involve tighter cooperation between allied nations to counteract the hybrid warfare being carried out by Belarus
Poland prepares to double its troop strength and significantly increase military spending to counter external threats in what may be a watershed moment for the country’s armed forces
Romanian infantry battalion sent packing after embarrassing mishap
Biden sends out another signal to his European allies that he cannot be trusted
The number of spectators was limited due to the coronavirus pandemic
According to the Czech defense minister, the mission fulfilled its fundamental task
Opinion polls in European countries should be of concern to American and European politicians, warns Henry Olsen
The exercise uses advanced guides responsible for determining a target’s position with aircrews and ground commanders
The aftermath of the collapse in Afghanistan gives a clear indication that NATO will not defend its European Allies, Eastern and Central Europeans among them, Magyar Hírlap columnist Péter G. Fehér writes
“NATO should cease to be a service organization of the United States and apply greater equality among its members,” stated Zeman
Three and a half years after its inception, the European Union’s joint military arm is still hindered by delays, calling into question the group’s ambitions for strategic autonomy.
Turkish F-16s to conduct missions over Baltic Sea
Military cooperation within the V4 has been reaffirmed and future plans have been outlined following the meeting of V4 defense ministers in Elbląg
“We are in a state of cyberwar,” warns expert of Center for Eastern Studies in Warsaw
Putin walked away with a victory from his summit with Biden, argue commentator Piotr Cywiński and former Polish Foreign Affairs Minister Witold Waszczykowski
Afghanistan could turn into a new terrorist center
The NATO summit featured tough talk on China and Russia, but there was silence on perhaps the biggest story taking place behind the scenes
Polish Middle East specialist Witold Repetowicz interviewed the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, Mirwais Nab, on security and Polish-Afghan relations for portal Defence24.pl
The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, praised Biden for initiating the meetings with him and also with the heads of the Baltic states and Romania
Hungary reasserts itself on the map
The three countries intend to protect Kabul airport
Polish Presidential Minister Krzysztof Szczerski said that he expected the US to confirm at the NATO summit reassurances given on the question of European and NATO east flank security
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau says President Biden seems to think Europe is Germany alone
The country is also nearing the two percent budget demand
The Dragon 21 exercises concern all branches of the Polish military and take place in all training grounds in Poland
The Polish military contingent was Poland’s response to Turkey’s call for NATO support due to the worsening security situation in the region
The meeting between the Polish and Turkish presidents was closely observed in many capitals and especially in Moscow, writes Jacek Karnowski
Poland is buying Bayraktar TB2 armed drones from Turkey
Owing to the purchases of modern weaponry, the Polish and Romanian armies will be able to better integrate with allied forces
Swift transfers and usage of long-range rocket artillery are the main objectives of the national exercises which are to accompany Defender Europe 21
Ten-nation NATO exercise began on May 3, the U.S. said
“A European army is an attempt to push NATO out of Europe,” warns Law and Justice (PiS) MP Marek Suski
Russians have until the end of May to leave the embassy
Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for security guarantees
The Hungarians still in the country may remain as they are under German command
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Poland and PM Mateusz Morawiecki for the vaccination aid and emphasized Poland’s role as a strong ally during the pandemic
The 20-year project will cost an estimated €2.1 billion and is expected to play a key role in countering Russia
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed priorities for cooperation
By claiming that Civic Platform’s (PO) government was much more anti-Russian than Law and Justice’s (PiS), Donald Tusk is turning people’s brains to mush, writes Stanisław Janecki
Russia claims that it has strengthened its forces in the region with new ships, tanks and missiles due to increased NATO presence in the Baltic States
NATO should make better use of the technological know-how of individual countries, the young scientist believes
50 percent of people trust the EU, while 45 percent do not
The “Aviation Detachment Rotation 20-4” is meant to assure NATO’s Eastern allies about the alliance’s engagement and solidarity on the Eastern flank
New Polish-American military cooperation will soon be signed
Agreement also entails joint military training
Polish president says NATO plans to defend Poland are ready
Marek A. Cichocki says Polish-German relations are suffering
The number of US troops meant to be stationed in Poland as part of Fort Trump has been increased from 1,000 to 2,000, reports Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily
From 2021, Czechia will contribute more to NATO
Two Western allies joust over the nuke question
The coronavirus epidemic has stopped the transport of U.S. troops to Europe for the “Defender Europe 2020” military exercises
The EU should see Turkey as a geopolitical asset instead of a hostile state, writes former Polish Foreign Minister and PiS MEP Witold Waszczykowski
Talks between NATO ministers in Brussels also focused on Russia breaking the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
