"The decision should have been made yesterday." The general is in favour of the restoration of universal conscription

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In Poland, it is essential to reconstruct universal conscription into the army," said General Leon Komornicki, erstwhile Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces. In an interview with RMF FM, he argued that due to its geographical location, Poland should build "anti-surprise capabilities" and in the event of war be able to retaliate on the territory of the aggressor.