Polish Prime Minister Inspects New Border Fortifications with Russia

Donald Tusk highlights Poland's 'East Shield' project as a strategic investment in defense and security amid rising concerns over Russian aggression.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Poland's border with Russia's Kaliningrad region to review progress on the 'East Shield' fortifications project.
The defensive system will span 800 kilometers along Poland's borders with Russia and Belarus, incorporating anti-tank barriers, natural obstacles, and advanced detection systems.
Poland aims to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense in 2025, making it one of NATO's top contributors to military spending, with the East Shield project estimated to cost $2.5 billion.
Tusk proposed joint naval patrols with Nordic and Baltic nations in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage of undersea data cables.
The initiative comes as Poland prepares to assume the EU presidency, with officials urging stronger European defense coordination amidst uncertainties about U.S. support under the next administration.