Polish President Andrzej Duda has dismissed the notion of an impending military conflict in Europe, contradicting the recent claim by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
While Tusk had warned that Europe was entering a “pre-war era” and that the West needed to supply more weapons to Ukraine to avoid escalating the conflict, Duda asserted that such a war can be averted through responsible actions and the maintenance of a powerful deterrence.
He emphasized the success of credible deterrence in preventing a military confrontation during the Cold War, and suggested that the West should adopt a similar strategy by strengthening its defenses. Duda also expressed Poland’s willingness to participate in NATO’s nuclear sharing scheme, if deemed necessary.
In contrast to the grim outlook presented by Tusk, Duda’s stance mirrors that of other European leaders, including UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. Despite these assurances, it’s important to note that Moscow has consistently denied any intention of attacking NATO member states.
