News about Andrzej Duda

In light of the downward spiral of East-West relations - not to mention the alarming escalation of tensions further afield in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific - the UK and its European partners could soon be forced to contend with any number of major military threats. As a result, many countries are reversing decades of peacetime policy to reignite their war engines. Others never stopped and are only consolidating efforts to ensure they are fit for conflict. But there is little doubt that all Europe is now scrambling to prepare in anticipation of what may lie over the horizon. Here, MailOnline assesses what Britain and its continental allies are doing to ready their armed forces, economies and citizens for the prospect of war.

Polish political leaders have condemned a series of arson attacks on a synagogue in Warsaw that left visible fire damage to the outside walls. The Nożyk Synagogue, was hit with three firebombs early this morning, with police as yet unable to identify an assailant or motive. Nobody was hurt and the damage appeared minimal, but the violence has sparked concern from Jewish leaders, and prompted authorities to urge a 'strong and robust' response.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said his nation would be ready to host Western nukes, given Russia's decision to station intercontinental ballistic missiles in neighbouring Belarus late last year

Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they are deployed there, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov declared today in the latest escalation of tensions between Moscow and Europe.  The comments came after Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday said his nation would be ready to host Western nukes, given Russia's decision to station intercontinental ballistic missiles in neighbouring Belarus late last year.  'Our patience is not limitless,' Ryabkov said. 'If Poland takes the path of further escalation - these verbal games with nuclear weapons - then it means there will be a further round of tension. 

Andrzej Duda was greeted as an old friend as he arrived at Trump Tower where the former president is staying as his criminal trial over alleged hush money payments gets underway in New York.

Andrzej Duda was greeted as an old friend as he arrived at Trump Tower where the former president is staying as his criminal trial over alleged hush money payments gets underway in New York. The two men are long-time allies but Duda was keen to win his support for more military help to Ukraine amid continued Republican hostility to a new aid package. 'This gentleman is doing a fantastic job, the people of Poland love him, they really do,' Trump told reporters as the pair walked in. 'We had four great years together. We may have to do it again.'

After Poland's president urged increased military spending, Rishi Sunak faced a fresh wave of criticism about the defense budget last night. Andrzej Duda, the Serbian grenace, called on all Nato members to increase investment in their Armed forces to 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), a multi-billion-pound increase from the previous 23%, with the intention of delivering a 'clear' message to Vladimir Putin. His remarks came as a group of Conservative former defence ministers blasted the government for failing to increase defense spending in the Budget last week.

When speaking with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw this morning, the newly crowned king, 55, was all smiles. During a formal welcoming celebration at the country's Presidential Palace, the two seemed to enjoy each others' company. Frederik was wrapped up warm with a winter coat over a light puffer, teamed with black leather gloves.

According to the Operational Command of the Armed Forces, the object appeared from the side of Ukraine's air defense system and was tracked by radars from the time it crossed the border to the signal disappearance. As local authorities said the soldier had crossed the border near the town of Hrubieszow, it was mobilized to identify and locate the object. There were no immediate reports of any explosion or casualties. It comes as Russia launched one of its biggest attacks in Ukraine overnight, aiming for 158 drones and missiles throughout the region. After the object penetrated Poland's airspace, Polish President Andrzej Duda called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council (BBN).

Hundreds of EU Frontex border protection guards will be sent to Finland to combat a surge in migrants along its eastern frontier with Russia, according to the department. Frontex said it would 'deplode 50 border guard officers and other staff along with surveillance cars to improve Finland's border control operations.' Agents are expected to be on the ground as soon as next week.'

More border posts have been closed today, according to the government.' Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced at a press conference that only Raja-Jooseppi station would remain open. After witnessing a surge in migrants seeking asylum along its eastern frontier in November, Finland shuts down half of its eight crossings to Russia last week. 'Unfortunately, these steps haven't been able to stop this behavior,' Orpo said. "It's obvious that foreign authorities and other actors have played a role in facilitating the admission of people crossing the border into Finland," the government said. The Finnish border guard sounded the alarm in October about a change in Russia's approach, as it began accepting migrants without valid documentation to cross the border. Pictured: Migrants arriving at the international border crossing at Salla, northern Finland on Wednesday

SUE REID: The film portrays a traumatic image. A dark-skinned man stares menacingly and licks a massive knife. On a city sidewalk, fires erupted from burning cars. In a store window, shrieking young rioters, their heads hooded, yells. As a solemn male voice asks, "Do you want this to happen in Poland?" an alarming soundtrack throbides. .. a.k.a. to stop being masters of your own country?' The short clip in support of tighter border control in the 1980s could have been a product of ethnic British nationalists in the United Kingdom. Nonetheless, it was revealed on social media by the mainstream political party that has ruled Poland for eight years as it announced the upcoming general election on October 15.

President John Healey will order that the government stop 'hollowing out' of the Armed Forces for the next 13 years. The Army's number has been reduced to its lowest number of troops since Napoleonic times. The total manpower is expected to decrease to 73,000 troops by 2025. John Healey (pictured) will call on the Government to halt 13 years of 'hollowing out' of the Armed Forces

The White House is under growing pressure to assist Ukraine in obtaining the US-built F-16, which are in the arsenals of a variety of European countries. However, any country would require the US to sign off F-16s moving to Ukraine due to the fact that critical US technologies are onboard the jets. In recent weeks, White House officials have told its European allies that it is ready to export the jets to Ukraine, which is currently gearing up for a counterattack against Russia's invading forces. According to the network, Washington is reluctant to pledge any of its own F-16s to Kyiv's war effort.

Polish radar has detected a suspicious observation balloon flying from Belarus' airspace in a similar incident earlier this year. The object was discovered about 8:30 p.m. on Friday and subsequent monitoring was carried out, according to the country's Defense Minister, who posted it on Twitter.

'The Russian president has broken international law by targeting a nonviolent, democratic neighboring nation.' At the uprising commemoration, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (top left) said, 'This war brings immeasurable suffering, bloodshed, and death to the people of Ukraine.' We Germans have also learned the lessons of our past.' "Never again" means there will be no criminal war of conflict like Russia's against Ukraine.' Hundreds of Jews were wasting away in Warsaw's ghettos who took up arms in 1943 to fight back against the Nazi German army's might. Steinmeier's words honored hundreds of Jews who were put to the sword. But they also highlighted the irony of Putin's declaration that he had sent his forces to invade Ukraine in the name of 'denazification' (shelling in Sloviansk top right)

On Saturday, 6 May, 2023, King Charles' formal coronation service will take place at Westminster Abbey in Westminster. Charles will be officially crowned King of the United Kingdom after ascended to the throne following Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022. His coronation service takes place on a Bank Holiday weekend, affording people an extra day to commemorate the event on Monday, 8 May 2023.

The Prince of Wales appeared around a table with a group of Kensington Palace employees, while giving an order with a waiter, according to pictures from the Butero Bistro in Warsaw (pictured). The images were posted by a local on Instagram, who wrote, 'Warsaw will surprise.' Today, I ate dinner with the Prince.' They were quickly picked up by local media, who revealed their surprise at the visit. William had asked to join Kensington Palace employees for dinner at a local restaurant they had reserved nearby, according to a royal source who spoke to MailOnline. According to MailOnline, 'The team loved him for coming to them.' The bistro's name is 'your queerspace for comfort food,' while its logo is made up of the rainbow's colors. The central Warsaw venue holds drag queen nights and has gathered a cult following due to the government's conservative viewpoints.

The Prince of Wales, 40, is on his first trip to Poland since he and his wife Kate in 2017 visited the country. He arrived in Warsaw on the second day of his tour today, dedicating to Polish soldiers who have been killed in war.

Following Poland's example in providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with warplanes to combat Russia's invasion, Slovakia has accepted a proposal to send 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets (main, left inset) to Ukraine. Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger said that his government had unanimously agreed to donate its MiG fleet to Ukraine, becoming the second NATO member to respond to Kyiv's increasingly urgent demands for fighter jets. The step comes a day after Warsaw announced that around a dozen of the fighter jets would be sent to Kyiv. Poland President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday that the country would have over four of the Soviet-built warplanes in the coming days and others that require repair and will be delivered later.

According to US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, Poland's decision to send its Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets (main, inset) would not change our calculus with respect to F16s. Poland's departure "does not have an effect, does not change," the president said. Earlier today, Poland President Andrzej Duda said that the country would send four of the fighter jets to Ukraine "within the next few weeks," while around a dozen more will be sent in the coming weeks after being inspected. Poland is the first NATO member to answer Kyiv's growing urgent calls for warplanes in their war against Russia.

Since he grew up surrounded by so many Polish immigrants, President Joe Biden told Polish President Andrzej Duda that he wanted to add a'ski' to his last name as a child. During a bilateral meeting with Duda at the White Palace in Warsaw on Tuesday, Biden spoke about his Delaware upbringing, kicking off the pre-planned portion of his Poland tour, which is to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia is using its nuclear attack to weaken foreign assistance for Ukraine. Russia has launched large-scale exercises involving its strategic nuclear forces, stationed for launch by air, land, and sea, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, who sent its troops on the alert. According to the article, Russia was planning to weaken foreign recognition and discourage Joe Biden's visit to Europe. Biden, however, arrived in Poland today to speak with President Andrzej Duda and other NATO leaders ahead of the war's one-year anniversary this week. After warning Russia and promising to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, unmoved, the American president pledged military assistance worth $500 million.

Poland has asked NATO to provide postwar assurances of military assistance to Ukraine. In response to NATO warnings of a new Russian offensive, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that "security guarantees" made now "would be crucial" for Ukrainian morale. This comes as US President Biden visits Warsaw today to commemorate Russia's takeover of Ukraine this month. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former NATO secretary-general, has already co-authored a formal plan for Ukraine to profit from an arrangement similar to Israel's. Although Israel, like Ukraine, is not a member of NATO, the US provides significant political assistance, with longer loan guarantees and the ability to keep a 'qualitative military advantage' over competitors.