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Poland Boosts Military Training Amid Russian Invasion Fears

5/4/2025

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In Poland, a surge of citizens is signing up for military training amid rising fears of a Russian invasion. The government is responding by expanding training for all adult males and ramping up military spending to nearly 5% of GDP. Echoes of past invasions haunt the populace, prompting many to seek bomb shelters for safety.

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In Poland, a surge of citizens is signing up for military training amid rising fears of a Russian invasion. The government is responding by expanding training for all adult males and ramping up military spending to nearly 5% of GDP. Echoes of past invasions haunt the populace, prompting many to seek bomb shelters for safety.