Poland considers producing nuclear weapons

Karol Nawrocki stated that Poland should begin developing nuclear weapons as protection against Russia.

Karol Nawrocki. Foto: Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Karol Nawrocki. Photo: Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Poland should start working on developing nuclear weapons as protection against the growing threat from Russia. This was stated by Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who, in his own words, supports the idea of the country joining a "nuclear project" as part of its security strategy.

"I am a big supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project. This path, while respecting all international regulations, is the path we should take," Nawrocki said Sunday in an interview with Polsat television. The president argued that Poland is on the brink of armed conflict and considers Russia a direct threat. "We are a country on the brink of war. Russia's aggressive stance toward Poland is well known," he added.

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Poland has long criticized the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which entered into force in 2021 and prohibits the development, testing, or use of nuclear weapons. Warsaw has repeatedly voted against UN resolutions calling on states to ratify the agreement.

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