Poland ramps up military readiness as fears grow over Russia’s war in Ukraine | TheBriefWire
Poland ramps up military readiness as fears grow over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Published 6 July 2026 · europe
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the latest attacks show Ukraine urgently needs more air defence and that it will be discussed at
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the latest attacks show Ukraine urgently needs more air defence and that it will be discussed at the NATO summit.
That's where Poland is taking centre stage as one of the alliance’s most critical front line states. It now spends a larger share of its economy on defence than any other NATO member.
Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Gryzliny, northeastern Poland. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 6, 2026 • 4:35 PM IST · Updated: July 6, 2026 • 5:11 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the latest attacks show Ukraine urgently needs more air defence and that it will be discussed at the NATO summit.
That's where Poland is taking centre stage as one of the alliance’s most critical front line states.
It now spends a larger share of its economy on defence than any other NATO member.
Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Gryzliny, northeastern Poland.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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