Why the US is rediscovering Poland

Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems of the Polish Army

Poland wants to spend significantly more money on defense.

(Photo: dpa)

Washington It is a visit with a signal effect: after his visit to Kiev yesterday, US President Joe Biden wants to swear to the USA’s “iron support” for Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Warsaw Royal Castle, the White House said.

The appearance should underscore the message of strength and unity that Biden wanted to send with his visit to Ukraine the day before. At the same time, the visit is a sign of resistance against Vladimir Putin, because the Russian President also gave a keynote address to the Russian people in Moscow on Tuesday.

Biden has been in Poland since Monday evening. His journey also has a strategic background. As a result of the war, Poland has moved into the center of European politics – and into the focus of the USA.

Read on now

Get access to this and every other article in the

Web and in our app free of charge for 4 weeks.

Further

Read on now

Get access to this and every other article in the

Web and in our app — 4 weeks for €1.

Further

source site-13