Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports - Reuters
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports Reuters
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"For the whole eastern flank, my neighbors... the question is if NATO is still an organization ready, politically and also logistically, to react, for example against Russia if they try to attack."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"What you need if you want to have, not only on paper, a real alliance, is true tools and real power when it comes to defense instruments and mobility of militaries from country to country etc."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"Europe’s 'biggest, most important question' is whether the US is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"I’m talking about short-term perspectives, rather months than years."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"What you need if you want to have, not only on paper, a real alliance, is true tools and real power when it comes to defence instruments and mobility of militaries from country to country."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"The Polish PM called on the EU to become a 'real alliance.'"
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"This is something really serious. I’m talking about short-term perspectives, rather months than years."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"I want to believe that [Article 5] is still valid, but sometimes, of course, I have some problems."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"It wasn’t easy for me to convince our partners in NATO that it wasn’t a random incident, it was a well-planned and prepared provocation against Poland."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"This is why I want to be, you know, certain that if something happened, that . . . Russia knows the reaction will be tough and unequivocal."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"Europe's 'biggest, most important question is if the United States is ready to be as loyal as it is described in our (NATO) treaties.'"
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"I want to believe that (Article 5) is still valid, but sometimes, of course, I have some problems."
— Donald Tusk , Politician
"Today, we are advancing our agreements with Saudi Arabia in the areas of security, energy, and infrastructure."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served as President of the European Council and Prime Minister of Poland.
Ilham Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan, in power since 2003.
The Polish Prime Minister has recently questioned the loyalty of the US in the event of a Russian attack.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concerns about the United States' commitment to NATO obligations in the event of a Russian attack, urging the European Union to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk questioned the United States' readiness to honor NATO commitments if Russia were to attack, calling for the EU to become a 'real alliance' in protecting the continent.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk questioned whether the US would be 'loyal' to its NATO commitment to defend Europe in the event of a Russian attack and urged the EU to become a 'real alliance'.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could attack a NATO country within months, raising concerns about the alliance’s readiness to respond and the reliability of US security guarantees.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk questioned Washington's readiness to defend Europe in accordance with NATO obligations, highlighting growing unease among NATO allies after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly floated leaving the alliance.
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