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Polish Leaders Slam Trump's NATO Comments as Insulting

1/24/2026

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Poland Condemns Trump

Gen. Roman Polko of the Polish military condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments questioning NATO allies' commitment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said no one should mock the service of Polish troops.
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz affirmed Poland's reliability as an ally.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks insulting and appalling, urging an apology.

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Poland Strengthens Defense

Poland is advancing a €2 billion anti-drone system named San, to be operational by summer 2026.
The San system will strengthen Poland's northern and eastern borders amid rising threats from Russia.
Poland is implementing the East Shield project, a $2.5 billion program including 700 km of fortifications.
Following Russian drone incursions, Poland deployed 10,000 soldiers to protect critical infrastructure.
Polish officials advocate a NATO response to Russian aggression and deterrence.

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Poland Condemns Trump

Gen. Roman Polko of the Polish military condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments questioning NATO allies' commitment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said no one should mock the service of Polish troops.
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz affirmed Poland's reliability as an ally.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks insulting and appalling, urging an apology.

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