Poland Ratchets Up Defense Spending Amid Threat of Potential Russian Attack

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Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Photo: Li Yi/Caixin

Poland’s deputy prime minister has warned the country to brace for potential attacks from Russia, while defending the government’s plan to further boost defense spending, as the war in Ukraine continues to rage on after 30 months of bitter fighting.

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who also serves as defense minister, made the remarks while speaking at the Economic Forum held in Karpacz, a ski resort town in southwestern Poland, on Wednesday.

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Poland's deputy prime minister warned of potential Russian attacks and defended an increase in defense spending amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Poland’s military has grown by 22.7% to 216,000 personnel since the war's start, surpassing France and trailing only the U.S. and Turkey in NATO.
Poland plans to raise defense spending from 4.2% to 4.7% of GDP, with a proposed increase from $41.5 billion to $48.7 billion pending parliamentary approval.

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What Happened When

February 2022：: Outbreak of the Russian-Ukraine war.

December 2023：: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz was elected the country’s deputy prime minister and minister of defense.

August 28, 2024：: Polish government released its budget proposal to increase defense spending.

September 4, 2024：: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke at the Economic Forum in Karpacz, emphasizing the potential threat of Russian attacks and the need for increased defense spending.

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