Donald Tusk

Russia, Belarus Start Military Drills as West Watches Warily

Russia and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills early Friday, putting NATO on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace.

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Poland Warns of ‘Open Conflict’ Risk After Russian Drone Intrusion

Poland warned on Wednesday that Russia and Europe are inching towards an "open conflict" after Warsaw shot down what it said were Russian drones in Polish airspace, drawing vows of support from the United States and other NATO members.

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Poland to Raise 155mm Shell Production Sixfold by 2027

Poland is gearing up for a massive ammunition production surge, aiming to boost annual output of 155mm artillery shells sixfold — from around 30,000 to 180,000 — by 2027.

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Russian Ship in ‘Suspicious’ Activity Near Baltic Cable: Polish PM

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the NATO member intervened after detecting "suspicious" activity from a Russian "shadow fleet" ship near a cable in the Baltic Sea.

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European Leaders in Kyiv for Show of Solidarity Against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany, and Poland visited Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agreed to a ceasefire in the three-year war.

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France, Poland to Seal Alliance With Strategic Treaty

France and Poland on Friday will sign a new strategic cooperation treaty, with Polish leader Donald Tusk insisting that a mutual security pledge will be at the heart of the agreement.

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Poland Inks $2B Air Defense Deal With US

Poland has signed a nearly $2 billion air defense deal with the US, reinforcing its role on NATO’s eastern flank.

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Macron, Tusk Discuss Idea of Foreign Peacekeepers in Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday said he discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron the possibility of stationing foreign troops in Ukraine in case of a ceasefire, but that Warsaw was not currently "planning any such actions."

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Polish PM Says Syria Events Show Russia and Allies ‘Can Be Defeated’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in Syria showed that Russia and its allies can be defeated.

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Poland to Spend Over $2.5B to Fortify Eastern Border: PM

Poland will spend over $2.5 billion to fortify its eastern border, the EU's eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Tusk has said.

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