
Poland is drafting a bill to prepare for the "pre-war period" and plans to increase its army to 300,000 troops by 2039 amid NATO claims it is prepared for a potential conflict with Russia, which the alliance blames for a possible attack this year.
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Poland is beefing up its defenses amid rising tensions with Russia and NATO saying it is prepared for a potential conflict. The alliance has previously announced plans to respond to Russia’s actions.
Poland is developing a bill on preparations for the “pre-war period” amid concerns from NATO representatives about a possible possible “attack” by Russia this year. Merkur.de reports this.
According to Polish media, the Polish Ministry of Defense has developed a bill aimed at strengthening the country's defense capabilities and improving ties between the armed forces and internal security services.
It is also reported that Warsaw plans to increase the size of its army to 300 thousand professional soldiers by 2039.
Bloomberg has learned that NATO is developing a “Victory Theory” plan in the event of a potential conflict with Russia. State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev said that this plan is preparation for war with Russia.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte noted that the alliance has prepared options for responding to potential Russian actions, but it will not disclose them publicly.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Polish parliament will approve a bill on preparations for the “pre-war period” in the coming months
Likely · Within months
The size of the Polish army will gradually increase towards the goal of 300 thousand professional soldiers by 2039
Likely · Within years

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