- Especially when we see what is happening in Ukraine and hear from Russian politicians words such as today – he said during the Security Conference in Munich, Andrzej Duda.
Polish president – reports correspondent of Polish Radio Wojciech Cegielski – referred in this way, speaking before the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who said that the tension between Russia and the West has brought to the world in the “new cold war”. He also said that his country “almost every day is accused of threats against NATO, Europe, the United States and other countries.”
– Of course, we have problems in the European Union, such as the crisis migration or Brexit and other. But our security, especially the military, is the most important for us – said Andrzej Duda.
He stressed that Russian ambitions to make that NATO must zbroić.- hear the words of the Cold War from the Russian politicians. But let’s look at the situation. This is undermining the European order after the Cold War. What should be the response? Should be “no.” If the Russians increase the military presence in Kaliningrad, the question is – ok, you can do it, because I did not hear anyone, but we will do the same thing – he said.
“The constant presence of NATO forces”
Andrzej Duda said in Munich that scheduled for July NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland wants the best care of its interests in security issues. This means an increase in NATO forces in the east and solid base of hardware. – I also want there to be, and that decisions are taken, the constant presence of NATO forces. This constant presence does not have to rely on the fact that there are permanent bases, which are fixed, permanently residing military units. It may be the presence of a rotation, but the rotation must be so intense that in practice meant stability. Soldiers rotate, but constant, a significant number of soldiers of NATO all the time is on our area, ensuring safety – emphasized Andrzej Duda.
The president believes that the Summit should be taken wide decisions, both when it comes to Eastern flank of NATO and the southern neighborhood.
the president assured that Poland wants good relations with all its neighbors, including Germany. – This is our largest and richest neighbor and one of the most important countries in the European Union. We want a good relationship, but they must be partners – emphasized.
The threat of Nord Stream
The president said that this also means respect for the customs and interests . In his opinion, the best example of the problems between Polish and Germany is the Nord Stream project. – We are opposed to Nord Streamowi 1 and nothing. There. Now we are against Nord Streamowi 2, because this investment is incompatible with our interests, the interests of Slovakia, Ukraine and others. And we hear it’s just business, not a problem of the government, it’s a problem of private business – said Andrzej Duda and added that both projects are harmful to both Polish and Ukraine and Slovakia.
– I hope that the European Commission will take on this decisive action and, more specifically, that it will adopt here the solution negative when it comes to this investment – said Duda.
the president said that during the Munich conference held two bilateral meetings – the President of Ukraine Petro Poroszenką and Prime Minister of France Manuel Valls.
He added that the conversation with the President of Ukraine concerned the situation in the country, and Prime Minister of France talked about the problem of the war in Syria, matters of arms acquisition, as well as mutual implementation of economic .
the president later on Saturday will meet with the prime ministers of Montenegro and Lebanon. – Towards Montenegro will be unambiguous declaration on my part, as a representative of the hosts of the NATO summit, at the invitation of Montenegro to NATO – he stressed. With the Prime Minister of Lebanon will be discussed, among others, while the issue of refugees.
In the Bavarian capital, Munich, deliberates over 30 heads of state and government and 60 foreign ministers and defense – Safety, the future of NATO, the situation in Syria and Ukraine.
FILM: – Today we can not talk about the fact that we have anywhere enemies – stressed the President Andrzej Duda during a joint press conference with NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, whom he met in mid-January.
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More NATO in the East
on Wednesday, the defense ministers of NATO agreed in Brussels to further strengthen the security of countries eastern flank, including Polish. In April they will be known preliminary details, and final decisions are taken at the NATO summit in Warsaw. It is already known that it is not just about increasing the number of soldiers in the east, but also to deploy additional weapons, strengthening the forces of intelligence, logistics and regulatory changes.
Requests at the Kremlin
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls called in Munich to Russia to stop bombing civilian population in Syria. He stressed that the end of the bombing, which killed civilians, is the key to achieving peace in the country.
– Russia protects its national interests in Syria – said in Munich, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. Rejected by the accusations that Russian raids in practice, support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and lack of cooperation with the West.
The day before suspension of Russian raids demanded NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who accused Russia of frustration efforts for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Syria by attacking opposition groups instead of the Islamic State.
Russian actions in Ukraine and Syria also criticized the US Secretary of State John Kerry. He said that the Kremlin is opposed to the will of the international community, by supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine, as well as supporting the armed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
– To date, the vast majority of Russian attacks in Syria was aimed at legal opposition groups . So that we can stick to our agreements, Russia must change the targets of their attacks – said Kerry in Munich.
– Some argue that the reason for the denied access to humanitarian aid, and the bombing were continuing to convince Assad and his allies, including Russia, that opposing the will of the international community will be able to win the war. (…) If he thinks Russia and Assad, that is, not drawn the lessons from the past five years of conflict – Kerry argued. Also finds that the opposition will not give up despite the offensive troops loyal to the authorities in Damascus.
At the same time Kerry expressed his appreciation to the hard attitude of European countries which maintain sanctions against Russia. He also appealed to the Russian authorities to take action to bring Syria to the ceasefire and carry out the country’s political changes.
– Russia is faced with a simple choice: fully comply with the agreement with Minsk or continue to suffer the consequences of painful economic sanctions – said Kerry. He also stressed that sanctions will remain in force until Moscow will cease to support separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Meeting the head of NATO Lavrov
NATO and Russia are considering to the resumption of bilateral meetings. Stoltenberg met on Friday in the Bavarian capital of szfem Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
The head of NATO said that politicians were talking about whether there is a possibility to resume bilateral talks. As for the meeting of the NATO-Russia Council, which were suspended after the annexation of the Crimea by Russia in 2013.
– The dialogue is important in matters that divide us, as in the case of Ukraine. Especially in such difficult times, like now. NATO-Russia Council is a good place for a more concrete commitment. Yesterday I met with Minister Lavrov. We agreed to explore the possibility of convening the NATO-Russia Council – said Stoltenberg .
He stressed, however, that NATO continues to support the territorial sovereignty of both Georgia and Ukraine. He also called on Russia to more constructive action in Syria.
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