A meeting on support for Ukraine will be held in Paris, with heads of state, government and ministers from 28 countries taking part. Poland is represented at the Elysée Palace by President Andrzej Duda. “In Paris we will talk about the situation in Ukraine and security in our part of Europe,” the Polish leader announced before his visit to Paris, also stating that the talks would discuss “forms of support to Ukraine, actions that Russia is undertaking.” , further elements of the response to be given to Russia, and ways to strengthen security in our part of Europe in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
“Mobilization” of Ukraine’s allies is necessary and “requires tough decisions” to increase support for Kiev, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at the opening of an international conference on aid to Ukraine in Paris.
“We have seen a hardening of Russia especially in recent months,” as evidenced by the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
said Macron.
The situation on the Ukrainian front is becoming increasingly difficult and we know that Russia is preparing for new attacks, mainly to surprise Ukrainian public opinion.
– he warned, speaking in the presence of representatives of 28 countries, mainly European.
President Duda in Paris
A meeting on support for Ukraine will take place at the Elysée Palace with the participation of heads of state, government and ministers from 28 countries. Poland is represented by President Andrzej Duda.
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Macron invited leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation in support of Kiev.
“Part of a bigger plan.”
We will talk about the situation in Ukraine, also about security in our part of Europe, and about the security situation in general. So safety, safety and more safety. I have often said that this is my priority right now, and this will be the topic we discuss in detail today
– said President Andrzej Duda before leaving for Paris.
He said the talks will focus on forms of support to Ukraine, the actions Russia is taking, further elements of the response to be given to Russia, and ways to strengthen security in our part of Europe in light of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
He noted that further plans to support Ukraine will be discussed, among other things, as “part of a broader plan that brings us closer to the NATO summit in Washington.”
Polish military exercises
The president recalled that Polish military exercises codenamed Dragon-24, which are part of the major NATO Steadfast Defender-24 maneuvers, will begin on Monday. He stressed that they must prepare to ensure the security of our part of Europe and provide a possible response if there is a need to defend NATO’s borders.
Next week we also expect guests from abroad, the so-called VIP day will be another event that is more practical than military or political
– he pointed out.
In an interview Thursday with Polsat News and Interia, President Andrzej Duda said French President Emmanuel Macron has invited a number of European leaders on an ad hoc basis to discuss new proposals for solutions and aid for Ukraine.
Saturday, February 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia’s large-scale aggression against Ukraine. More than 10,000 people were killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. civilians were injured at least twice as many, and several million Ukrainians were forced to flee. According to American and British intelligence services, losses on the Russian side amount to 300 to 350 thousand. killed and wounded soldiers, and on the Ukrainian side at least 200,000, but the number of military casualties cannot be precisely determined.
President Duda: There is a danger of a Russian attack
The French leader welcomed the Polish president to Paris around 5 p.m.
Andrzej Duda also gave an interview to French television RCI.
There is a danger of a possible Russian attack, whether it concerns the Baltic states, Poland or another country on NATO’s eastern flank. The question is what we can do to prevent this. This is a fundamental question that everyone must ask themselves today
– said the President of the Republic of Poland in a recording published on social media.
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Source: wPolityce
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