On April 16, Polish President Andrzej Duda condemned Russia for its “bloody imperialistic ambitions” and disregarded the threats directed at both Poland and the Baltic nations.
“Russia, which has been displaying aggressive behavior toward NATO and pursuing its violent imperialist agenda, has been launching attacks against Ukraine for three years,” said Duda.
said
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“All of NATO’s actions are in reaction to Russian aggression… The organization has never launched attacks on others nor does it do so now; it is a coalition dedicated solely to enhancing security,” he further stated.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Chief Sergey Naryshkin warned Poland and the Baltic states on April 15, suggesting these nations would face consequences.
“first to suffer”
In an outright confrontation between NATO and the Russian Federation.
Duda
characterized Naryshkin’s threats as “typical Russian deceptive disinformation.”
Duda condemned
Russia
For heightening strains through provocative comments and hostile moves along the borders involving Russia, Belarus, Poland, and the Baltic nations.
This statement comes from Russia, which is relocating its nuclear arms to Belarus, boldly positioning them nearer to the boundaries of NATO and the European Union.
European Union
,” Duda said.
Duda urged Western countries to keep enhancing their military defenses to prevent Russian aggression.
“Strengthening Euro-Atlantic ties, modernizing our armies so that the deterrence potential is real in our countries — this is the only effective policy that should continue to be implemented calmly and consistently,” Duda said.
Duda underlined the importance of
NATO
in light of the threats posed by Russia.
“Our presence in NATO and our joint readiness for mutual defense based on Article 5 is of fundamental importance,” Duda said.
Russia regularly threatens to escalate its war against Ukraine amid Western support for the embattled nation.
“They should understand, but do not yet understand, that in the event of aggression by the North Atlantic Alliance against (Russia and
Belarus
), damage will be done, of course, to the entire NATO bloc, but to a greater extent, the first to suffer will be the bearers of such ideas among the political circles of Poland and the Baltic countries,” Naryshkin claimed on April 15.
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