Commentators in Poland and abroad argued that eastern NATO states should have been invited.
Joe Biden
Polish president and PM visit White House to mark 25 years of Poland in NATO
Talks focused on security, and in particular on the need to provide continued support to Ukraine.
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The US president hailed the unity and strength of NATO in the face of Russian aggression.
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Andrzej Duda wants “new allied agreements that will allow us to support Ukraine in defending its territory”.
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The US president will also “say thank you to Polish society” for welcoming Ukrainian refugees.
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The US president also praised the Polish people for “opening their hearts and their homes” to Ukrainian refugees.
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