Recruits were hired on Telegram and paid to carry out tasks including painting vulgar slogans against the then ruling PiS party.
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No decisions on Europe’s security without Europe, says Polish PM after Paris summit
He was speaking after an emergency meeting with European and NATO leaders about transatlantic relations and Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
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Poland signs $10 billion deal with US for 96 Apache attack helicopters
The deal will make Poland the second largest user of these helicopters in the world, after only the US itself.
Polish general dismissed from NATO HQ following “request from allies”
It follows a media report that he showed bias in recruitment and was accused of homophobic and racist behaviour.
Polish government denies report of 25% defence spending cut and says “Russia may be behind it”
Opposition MPs, however, claim to have confirmed that the cuts were proposed by the defence ministry.
Germany pledges support for Polish WW2 victims and help bolstering eastern NATO flank
In both cases, Olaf Scholz did not provide details of what these measures would involve in practice.
US to loan Poland $2 billion for purchase of American air defence systems
It is the second such loan to Poland under the Foreign Military Financing programme.
Poland asks Germany and France for help policing Belarus border
“This is a hybrid action against Western civilisation. It would be very good if our allies took responsibility for border security.”
Next order of South Korean K2 tanks to be partially produced in Poland
Poland is set to purchase a further 180 K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea.
Poland to be NATO’s biggest defence spender this year as proportion of GDP
The Polish defence budget, at 4.12% of GDP, is the highest among NATO countries and more than double the alliance’s guideline of 2%.
Warsaw responds to reports US will redeploy Patriots from Poland to Ukraine
A deputy defence minister assures that Patriot air defence systems will continue to “defend the Polish sky”.
Poland unveils details of €2.4bn fortification of eastern borders
The project will include bunkers, minefields and anti-tank obstacles, as well as satellite monitoring, thermal imaging cameras and anti-drone systems.
Poland launches “Education with the Military” scheme to teach children emergency preparedness
“From nurseries to senior citizens, everyone must be ready for different challenges,” says the defence minister.
Tusk and von der Leyen call for Europe to boost defence spending
“If we will be strong, we will be safe,” said Tusk.
