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Poland Considers Mandatory Military Training Amid Russian Threat

3/8/2025

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is calling for mandatory military training for all adult men amid escalating fears of Russian aggression. While he recognizes the role women could play, he acknowledges traditional views on gender in combat. Tusk also hinted at the prospect of Poland developing its own nuclear weapons, underscoring the growing unease over European safety.

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is calling for mandatory military training for all adult men amid escalating fears of Russian aggression. While he recognizes the role women could play, he acknowledges traditional views on gender in combat. Tusk also hinted at the prospect of Poland developing its own nuclear weapons, underscoring the growing unease over European safety.