WARSAW: Poland is investing about $2.5 billion to step up security and deterrence on its border with Russia and its ally Belarus, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday.
Donald Tusk emphasized the commencement of work on the Shield-East project, aimed at constructing robust military fortifications along the border. As a prominent member of NATO and the European Union, Poland recognizes its key role in safeguarding Europe’s security, particularly on its eastern flank.
“We have taken the decision to invest into our safety and first of all, into a safe eastern border, some 10 billion zlotys ($2.5 billion),” stated Prime Minister Tusk.
Tusk underscored the comprehensive nature of the project, which includes the establishment of a system of fortifications and environmental measures designed to enhance the border’s resilience against potential threats. He emphasized the strategic importance of ensuring Poland’s border remains impregnable, both in times of peace and during conflict.
“We have begun these works, to make Poland’s border a safe one in times of peace, and impenetrable for an enemy in times of war,” Tusk affirmed.
The announcement was made during a commemorative event in Krakow, where Polish troops gathered to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied victory in the Battle of Monte Cassino against the Nazis during World War II.
