Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed his proposal to increase NATO defense spending from 2% to 3% of GDP in a letter he sent to the Alliance's leaders.
In the letter, President Duda stated that the increase in spending is the basis for strengthening security in the Euro-Atlantic area. He noted that the Kremlin has moved to a war economy, and the situation in the Middle East and the Pacific Ocean is becoming increasingly tense.
The President of Poland emphasized that NATO countries should be ready for the escalation of the conflict, especially in the conditions of Russia's activities. He expressed his belief that strengthening the alliance is necessary in this period.
Duda also emphasized the importance of discussing the future pact and taking concrete decisions to ensure global security.
In his letter, the President of Poland also noted that Poland itself allocates more than 4% of GDP to the maintenance and modernization of its troops, emphasizing the importance of decisive actions in ensuring security.
Regarding the readiness of the alliance for a possible attack from Russia, the German publication Bild published a scenario of German military exercises, which indicates preparations for a hybrid attack on NATO's eastern flank.
The head of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, believes that the alliance needs transformation to be ready for any conflict scenarios, including a possible attack by Russia.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has warned of a possible Russian attack on NATO countries as early as 2026, sparking serious discussions about strengthening the alliance's defense potential.
