During a press conference in Warsaw on April 23, 2024, Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Donald Tusk of Poland announced a significant military cooperation measure: the deployment of a squadron of fighter jets Typhoon FGR4 to Poland in 2025.
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This action is part of NATO’s air mission in the Baltic Sea and aims to strengthen the defense of Polish airspace amid rising tensions due to the war in Ukraine.
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Sunak emphasized the strong bond between the two countries and stated that the partnership is crucial for regional security. The British Prime Minister also reiterated an additional commitment of £500 million in aid to Ukraine, underscoring the UK’s ongoing support for the conflict-affected country.
The leaders had a productive meeting at the Prime Minister’s Chancellery in Poland, preceded by a significant visit to the 1st Armoured Brigade of Warsaw, which honors General Tadeusz Kościuszko, an emblematic figure in the fight for independence.
At the conference, Sunak addressed critical issues including the use of frozen Russian assets, migratory pressures at the border between Poland and Belarus, and energy cooperation, indicating the complexity and depth of the strategic partnership between the nations.
Furthermore, as part of the NATO exercises, Steadfast Defender 24, which will continue until the end of May, the United Kingdom will reinforce its military presence in Poland by sending 16,000 British soldiers, demonstrating its active and committed role in the military alliance.
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