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Ladybbird · 30-05-24, 12:33

Poland Unveils New Iron Curtain to Protect Europe

Poland Unveils New £2BIL Iron Curtain to Protect Europe From Russia as WW3 Fears Erupt

NATO member Poland unveils Iron Curtain to protect Europe from Putins' Russia

The Guardian 30 MAY 2024

Cezary Tomczyk, deputy defence minister, presents the East Shield at the General Staff headquarters in Warsaw, on Monday

Inside Polands' incredible new £2bn mega-project to make it impossible for Putin to invade

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that his country will spend almost £2billion on a 250-mile defensive structure to prevent a Russian invasion of Nato's eastern flank.

Anti-tank ditches, bunkers and minefields planned for 434 miles of Belarus and Russia border by 2028

The eastern European country has armed itself to the teeth in recent years and now it's building a 250-mile "impassable" defensive structure to keep out Russia.

The East Shield programme will see a giant metal barrier, as well as other fortifications, be installed along the border separating Poland and the Russian exclave Kaliningrad - a distance of around 145 miles. The Shield will also be built along Poland's border with Belarus - a key Russian ally - which is approximately 260 miles.

The project will link up with defensive structures being built in the Baltic states, which should allay fears that Putin may try and exploit the 40-mile Suwałki Gap - the border between Poland and Lithuania.

Announcing the project on 80th anniversary of the Allies' victory over the Nazis in the Battle for Rome in World War Two, 67-year-old Tusk said: "We are launching a major project to build a secure border, including fortifications and environmental adjustments, making it impassable for potential enemies".

The former President of the European Council added: "We will build the East Shield and thereby fulfill the task assigned by the NATO, tasks of deterrence and defence. These tasks are extremely important, as the largest country on NATO’s eastern flank."

This is just the latest strategic military decision Poland has made since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, designed to ramp up their capacity to defend themselves.

The Eastern European country now spends more on defence in GDP terms than any other country in NATO, including the United States.

In 2022, the Polish government announced that military investment would go from 2.4 percent to 3.9 percent.

MORE:
Putins’ Plot to Destroy NATO is Reaching Its Devastating Climax

Ukraines’ fight isn’t merely for its existence as a nation – it’s a battle for the very fabric of the global order.

Yes, it’s about safeguarding European security – a rallying cry heard in countless statements from Western officials, often accompanied by assurances of limited air defence and ammunition

– But as Ukraine continues to lose ground, towns, and lives, the West’s response is tepid, with its only firm stance drawn around Nato borders, where geopolitical interests overshadow humanitarian concerns.

But what if Putin dares to cross these lines, dismissing Western threats as mere bluster? What if Ukraine falls, emboldening Putin to pursue further expansion into the other former Soviet Union states that, in his view, belong in the Russian empire? Will Nato truly honour its pledge to collective security, or is that promise nothing but hollow rhetoric?

The fact is, Nato’s resilience is more fragile than we think. And a victory for Putin could see the world’s most successful alliance begin to crumble.

The strength of Nato lies not only in its military prowess but in its unwavering commitment to collective defence, enshrined in Article 5. Yet Article 5 merely compels members to contemplate a response.

“The Parties agree that … if such an armed attack occurs, each of them … will take action as it deems necessary…” – that’s all that Article 5 says. That action could mean anything from sending a warship to patrol an incursion, to merely expressing deep concern.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 50,618 Thanks: 28,767 Thanked 14,428 Times in 10,234 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Poland Unveils New Iron Curtain to Protect Europe From Putins' Russia Poland Unveils New Iron Curtain to Protect Europe Poland Unveils New £2BIL Iron Curtain to Protect Europe From Russia as WW3 Fears Erupt NATO member Poland unveils Iron Curtain to protect Europe from Putins' Russia The Guardian 30 MAY 2024 Cezary Tomczyk, deputy defence minister, presents the East Shield at the General Staff headquarters in Warsaw, on Monday Inside Polands' incredible new £2bn mega-project to make it impossible for Putin to invade *Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that his country will spend almost £2billion on a 250-mile defensive structure to prevent a Russian invasion of Nato's eastern flank.* Anti-tank ditches, bunkers and minefields planned for 434 miles of Belarus and Russia border by 2028 The eastern European country has armed itself to the teeth in recent years and now it's building a 250-mile "impassable" defensive structure to keep out Russia. The East Shield programme will see a giant metal barrier, as well as other fortifications, be installed along the border separating Poland and the Russian exclave Kaliningrad - a distance of around 145 miles. The Shield will also be built along Poland's border with Belarus - a key Russian ally - which is approximately 260 miles. The project will link up with defensive structures being built in the Baltic states, which should allay fears that Putin may try and exploit the 40-mile Suwałki Gap - the border between Poland and Lithuania. Announcing the project on 80th anniversary of the Allies' victory over the Nazis in the Battle for Rome in World War Two, 67-year-old Tusk said: "We are launching a major project to build a secure border, including fortifications and environmental adjustments, making it impassable for potential enemies". The former President of the European Council added: "We will build the East Shield and thereby fulfill the task assigned by the NATO, tasks of deterrence and defence. These tasks are extremely important, as the largest country on NATO’s eastern flank." This is just the latest strategic military decision Poland has made since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, designed to ramp up their capacity to defend themselves. The Eastern European country now spends more on defence in GDP terms than any other country in NATO, including the United States. *In 2022, the Polish government announced that military investment would go from 2.4 percent to 3.9 percent.* MORE: Putins’ Plot to Destroy NATO is Reaching Its Devastating Climax Ukraines’ fight isn’t merely for its existence as a nation – it’s a battle for the very fabric of the global order. Yes, it’s about safeguarding European security – a rallying cry heard in countless statements from Western officials, often accompanied by assurances of limited air defence and ammunition – But as Ukraine continues to lose ground, towns, and lives, the West’s response is tepid, with its only firm stance drawn around Nato borders, where geopolitical interests overshadow humanitarian concerns. But what if Putin dares to cross these lines, dismissing Western threats as mere bluster? What if Ukraine falls, emboldening Putin to pursue further expansion into the other former Soviet Union states that, in his view, belong in the Russian empire? Will Nato truly honour its pledge to collective security, or is that promise nothing but hollow rhetoric? The fact is, Nato’s resilience is more fragile than we think. And a victory for Putin could see the world’s most successful alliance begin to crumble. The strength of Nato lies not only in its military prowess but in its unwavering commitment to collective defence, enshrined in Article 5. Yet Article 5 merely compels members to contemplate a response. “The Parties agree that … if such an armed attack occurs, each of them … will take action as it deems necessary…” – that’s all that Article 5 says. That action could mean anything from sending a warship to patrol an incursion, to merely expressing deep concern.