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Poland Rejects Zelenskyy's European Army Proposal Amid NATO Support

2/17/2025

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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski firmly dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a European army, stressing the importance of defining such a concept. While advocating for stronger EU defense capabilities, he reaffirmed Poland's unwavering commitment to NATO. Zelenskyy, however, insists that Europe must forge its own military to safeguard against looming Russian threats.

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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski firmly dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a European army, stressing the importance of defining such a concept. While advocating for stronger EU defense capabilities, he reaffirmed Poland's unwavering commitment to NATO. Zelenskyy, however, insists that Europe must forge its own military to safeguard against looming Russian threats.