Poland open to hosting nuclear weapons for enhanced security — Duda
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Poland is open to hosting nuclear weapons on its territory, but no decisions have been made yet, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on May 17.
"The security of countries with nuclear weapons today is significantly higher,” Duda commented, underscoring the ongoing security concerns facing Poland.
Duda highlighted that the current deployment of nuclear weapons in Europe is based on the Cold War era frontlines between the Warsaw Pact and NATO countries from the early 1950s. He pointed out, "Today, Russia is the greatest threat not only to Poland but to all of Europe."
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Poland's defense spending, which amounts to 4% of its GDP, is a response to these heightened risks, according to Duda. He criticized Russia’s aggressive actions, noting, "We see that by conducting an offensive war against Ukraine, Russia has switched to a war economy, is conducting provocative actions against NATO countries, and is violating further treaties."
Duda also accused Russia of increasing military tensions in the region. "It is Russia that is militarizing Kaliningrad Oblast, and it is Russia that is moving nuclear weapons into Belarus. I think it’s clear who is pursuing a policy of escalation here."
Possible deployment of nuclear weapons in Poland
Duda earlier said that Poland is ready to deploy nuclear weapons of NATO allies on its territory to strengthen the eastern border of the Alliance.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted sharply to Duda's idea of the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons on its territory if NATO allies agree.
“I am looking forward to meeting with President Duda because this issue directly and unequivocally concerns Polish security," Tusk said.
"And I would like to understand well the intentions of Mr. President."
Later, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO has no plans to expand the number of nuclear-armed allies.
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