The idea was proposed and promoted by Poland, which says Russia is to blame for the incidents.

The idea was proposed and promoted by Poland, which says Russia is to blame for the incidents.
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
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Most of the systems will be built in Poland itself.
The opposition says the way in which the case was handled “brings international shame on Poland”.
The government notes that applications were submitted when the opposition PiS party was in power.
“This is equipment that has already proven its worth in combat in Ukraine,” says Poland’s defence minister.
The exercises are a test of the alliance’s deterrence and defence capabilities, including around the Suwałki Gap.
“It is the first initiative of its kind between NATO and Ukraine,” says Poland’s defence minister.
They will allow the Polish army to monitor the skies “on a whole new level”, says a Polish deputy defence minister.
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
It is the largest ever commercial agreement between the two countries.
It would be the first country outside the US to manufacture Javelin anti-tank missile systems.
“By then, we will be ready to replace them with Polish Patriots,” says Poland’s defence minister.
The army has assured the public that the device does not pose any danger.