In the "Presidents and Prime Ministers" programme Waldemar Pawlak, Krzysztof Bielecki, Leszek Miller and Bronisław Komorowski They discussed the global situation, including atomic weapons. Let us callback that the president of France was publically divisive about this, suggesting "an extension of the atomic umbrella to its European partners".
– This is simply a good time to consider whether Poland should have atomic weapons," said erstwhile Prime Minister and head of SLD Leszek Miller. – However, if it was specified a situation that this The weapon would be installed in Poland, but controlled by individual else"It doesn't make any sense," he added.
Miller pointed out that it was like having a cannon in the backyard. “But not be able to fire it if the cannon’s owner disagrees,” he noted.
At this point the erstwhile Prime Minister Krzysztof Bielecki took the floor. – A soldier from a submarine (old SLD leader served in the Navy – ed.) speaks about atomic weapons, We as ground troops must protest – he reacted jokingly.
– Let me finish – the erstwhile head of the SLD replied. - Prime Minister, I don't know if you know that There may be up to 16 missiles on any boats with atomic cargo – he replied, addressing Bielecki.
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Miller stated that “the bomb alone is not enough.” We inactive request the means to decision it. These are terrible amounts.That it costs $50 million. I'm afraid If we build up an army and buy a weapon like that, the economy will collapse. – explained.
Former president Bronisław Komorowski joined the discussion. – There is no atomic weapon talk in Poland. Let's delete the subject. He doesn't exist," he said.
SEE: "A atomic umbrella over Europe". Declaration by the president of France
Politicians besides referred to Proposals by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The politician suggested adding to Article 5 of NATO Ukraine, but without granting its membership to the Alliance.
– It's hilarious.. This is simply a paper whose change requires the approval of all members. She thinks she'll take a pen and just compose it down," Miller said.
Komorowski stated that this would be “very beautiful, but so far the article only concerns members”. “We want you success,” he added.
"A atomic umbrella over Europe". Declaration by the president of France
Wednesday French president Emmanuel Macron during his message, he announced that he would open a debate on extending the French atomic umbrella to European partners.
– The French, you are rightly afraid about the events taking place (...) the war in Ukraine, the United States, which intend to impose duties on Europe (...) We are entering a fresh era," said Macron. He stressed that in the case of extending the atomic umbrella to European allies, The decision to usage the weapon will belong to Paris. He argued that the threat from the Russian Federation was real.
The French president stressed that his state had to be ready for a script in which the United States would no longer be on his side. He besides expressed hope that this would not happen.
SEE: They are NATO's front country. They can abandon American weapons.
W “Guest of Events” Tomasz Siemoniak He referred to France's proposal for a European atomic umbrella. “This is an crucial declaration, but I would point out that we are all in NATO and the atomic possible of 3 countries – the USA, France and the UK. Britain – it is NATO's possible – he pointed out that nothing has changed in this respect and there is no substitute for the function of the US.
– Our defence industry, our science, the military, peculiar services are an essential component of European potential," added Siemoniak. The Minister pointed out that Europe already has "a good weapons industry" and added that in certain spheres specified as drones, unmanned systems, armoured weapons, artillery, besides in Europe and Poland there is considerable potential. He especially reminded about Polish crabs that worked in the war in Ukraine.
– I think this is the last minute for specified decisions. (about the alignment – ed.) and I look forward to the news from Brussels," he stressed, referring to the extraordinary summit of EU leaders presently underway.
