We must be so strong that no 1 dares to attack us," said Andrzej Duda, head of the armed forces, in a speech during the Polish Army Day. The president thanked the soldiers who were guarding the Polish border, and celebrated a minute of silence lost in the service of the soldier. Just after his speech, a military defilement began.
President Andrzej Duda in a speech given during the celebrations of the Polish Army Festival stressed that the ethos of contemporary soldiers was built on the triumph of the Polish Army over the Red Army. “It was a large victory, due to the extraordinary heroism and devotion of the Polish soldier, thanks to the wisdom and experience of the commanders”, said Andrzej Duda. – This was not just a win-win battle, it was an unappealably won Polish-bolshevik war, the only war that russian Russia lost in 74 years, being formally a organization to the armed conflict. Only the reborn Republic of Poland managed to defeat the Soviets and the Red Army – reminded the President. He emphasized that on the day of the anniversary of the large victory, Poles meet to thank the soldiers for their regular service. “I thank all my fellow countrymen who came here present and who, with their presence, bear witness to the support and love of the Polish soldier, to his devotion and service”, said Andrzej Duda.
In his speech, the president besides referred to the war that is taking place in Ukraine. “We learn from what is happening in our neighbours. We must arm ourselves, build the possible of the Polish army so large that no 1 dares to assault us. This is the most crucial task facing the rulers today," said Duda. The president thanked Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish for their assurances that the full political class should unite on safety issues. He besides stressed the importance for Poland's safety of signing contracts for the acquisition of equipment in fresh days – Apache helicopters, light armoured reconnaissance transporters and rocket launchers for Vistula sets. “This equipment, this well-equipped army is our pride, our safety guarantee, but this warrant is besides the North Atlantic Alliance,” stressed Andrzej Duda and thanked his allies for the presence of soldiers of their army in Poland.
The president admitted that since the summertime of 2022 we have been facing a problem of hybrid assault on our border. “The Belarusian government is pushing illegal migrants to our border to destabilise the situation in Poland and Europe,” said the president. In his speech, he assured that he appreciated the actions of soldiers and border guards. – It was not without losses – the president admitted and mentioned Sergeant. Matthew Sitkawho died serving at the border. The president asked the participants of the ceremony to celebrate his memory with a minute of silence.
Andrzej Duda besides announced a bill reforming the command and command strategy of the Polish Armed Forces. "These changes are lessons from what has happened in fresh years. They are introduced into laws so that we can respond more efficiently. I hope that I can sign this bill soon," said Duda.
