In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine
Polish leaders push NATO allies to increase defense spending amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Polish President Andrzej Duda, during a visit to the White House with his political rival, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, urged NATO allies to increase defense spending to 3% of their GDP due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the need for stronger security measures amidst the ongoing conflict. While President Biden praised Poland’s defense efforts, he did not directly address Duda’s spending request. Amid tension in Washington over Ukraine funding, the Pentagon announced an aid package of $300 million in weapons. The visit highlighted a rare show of unity between Polish political factions and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.