WARSAW - Poland responded to the threat of Russia to raise funds for the military field by 18 percent. Practically, this is the biggest military spending in European countries.
Haunted by memories of the invasion of the Soviet Union, Poland is rumored to be joining the NATO members, who meet the target ally invest at least two per cent of national income in the field of defense.
In the meantime, an ally it consisted of the United States, Britain, Estonia and Greece. The plan, Poland would replace the UK who are planning to come out of that group.
Polish Parliament agreed to the request of NATO in 2016. A total of 402 members provide support and only two were refused.
"This is one of the most important things in my career. It is a decision that is very good and important look at the current security situation, "said Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak, as reported by The Telegraph , Monday (06/01/2015).
Funds for Polish military increased from 5.6 billion euros in 2014 to 6.6 billion euros in 2015. The funds were increased by 18 per cent which has never happened in Europe since the Cold War occurred.
"Other countries in NATO have benefited from the presence of US troops. Meanwhile, some other countries feel less of a need to decide boost their budgets. Poland does not feel safe despite the presence of US troops," said defense consultant Poland, Marek Matraszek.
"Basically, the government is trying to provide assets to Poland to face the worst situation. Russian withstand up to receive the help of NATO, "he continued. (Okezone.com)
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