Poland Deputy Defense: In conflict or Russia within three to ten years, you need to obtain as many weapons as possible

According to today's Russian TV (RT) website reported on the 7th, Marcin OCIEPA, deputy minister of Defense of Poland, said in an interview published by the Polish Daily (Dziennik Gazeta Prawna) that Poland may may In a military conflict with Russia within three to ten years, Warsaw needed to obtain as many weapons as possible within the remaining time before this so -called "war".

Russian RT website report screenshot

Ochepa claims that "the risk of war with Russia is great" and adds that the occurrence of this potential "war" depends on "how the Ukraine conflict ends." He said that this will eventually depend on "how many years Russia needs to rebuild its military potential." He did not point out any additional factors that might increase or reduce the risk of conflict.

It is reported that Ochepa raised this problem when describing the so -called "geopolitical reality", and it is said that this reality forced Poland to quickly improve his defense ability. When defending the "record" national defense budget referred to the Polish media, and some "unfarished" extra expenditures, he told the newspaper that "we must use the maximum reorganization of the Polish army's arms during this time. "

Polish soldiers data map Source: People's Vision

According to Polish News Agency (PAP), the Polish government's budget next year will involve a record -free national defense expenditure, which has increased from 58 billion Ziriti this year to a significant increase of 97.4 billion Ziriti (about $ 20.52 billion). Some additional funds for the modernization of the Polish army will be raised through armed forces under the budget management of Polish BGK Bank.

The Polish government said that the fund founded in this spring accepts a "donation" for anyone who is willing to contribute to Poland's defense. According to Ochepa, the scale of the fund may reach 30 to 40 billion Ziroti (US $ 6.36 to 8.48 billion). He also added that the specific amount is still "not determined" because it will depend on the "financial market".

RT reports that Poland has been promoting "threats from Russia" for a long time. Since the outbreak of Russia and Ukraine in late February, Poland and the Baltic countries have been required to provide additional military support on the grounds of "Russia's threat". At the same time, Russia insisted that the expansion of NATO to its border was one of the reasons why Russia adopted special military operations against Ukraine.

Also on Wednesday, NATO Secretary -General Stoltenberg defended NATO's military assistance in NATO, saying that if the Russian army succeeded in Ukraine, Russia may adventure "attack NATO allies." RT pointed out that since the beginning of the Russian -Ukraine conflict, Poland has been one of Ukraine's most firm supporters and has also adopted a tough position in relations with Russia. In particular, Poland has announced that it has stopped issuing visas to Russian citizens and is one of the EU members who support the implementation of Visa for the Russians throughout the European Union. (Edit: HHJ)

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