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Poland Urges Citizens to Stockpile Supplies Amid Tensions

3/21/2025

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Poland is taking proactive measures to bolster its security, urging citizens to stockpile supplies for at least three days, inspired by Sweden. Deputy Interior Minister Wieslaw Lesniakiewicz highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency amid escalating tensions with Russia. To further enhance safety, Poland will also deploy anti-personnel landmines along its borders as part of the $2.6 billion 'Eastern Shield' initiative.

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Poland is taking proactive measures to bolster its security, urging citizens to stockpile supplies for at least three days, inspired by Sweden. Deputy Interior Minister Wieslaw Lesniakiewicz highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency amid escalating tensions with Russia. To further enhance safety, Poland will also deploy anti-personnel landmines along its borders as part of the $2.6 billion 'Eastern Shield' initiative.