Poland has initiated modernization of its border with Belarus, according to a statement by Czeslaw Mroczek, Poland’s Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration, shared during a speech at the Seimas. This report is compiled from RIA News coverage.
In his remarks, Mroczek noted that because illegal crossings persist despite existing measures, authorities have decided to begin work to upgrade the border fence. The plan includes correcting weaknesses in both the physical barrier and its electronic systems.
He stressed that the fence currently lacks sufficient reliability and that concrete steps must be taken to boost its effectiveness. The deputy minister indicated that the forthcoming study would be comprehensive, involving scientific and technical centers to evaluate proposed improvements and ensure findings are well grounded in research.
At present, the border with Belarus and Russia is continuously monitored by foot patrols, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Mroczek stated that more than 3,000 border guards are on duty in these regions to safeguard Poland’s state borders.
Maciej Duszczyk, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, added that financing for the fence reinforcement will come from European Union funds, totaling approximately 44 million zlotys (about 11 million USD). He noted that the project is expected to be completed by the end of June 2025.
Context notes: The border security efforts are part of broader regional efforts to manage migration and cross-border movement in Central Europe. These developments take place amid ongoing discussions in EU circles about border management, security cooperation, and related funding mechanisms.
Additional context: The reference to Saakashvili and Georgia’s EU candidacy status appears unrelated to the current topic and seems out of place within this update on Poland’s border security initiatives. Further clarification from official sources would help ensure accuracy in ongoing reporting.