Poland prepares for potential Russia conflict: German media spotlight on Warsaw's defence strategy

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The German Press Agency (DPA) and, subsequently, significant media in the Oder River's vicinity, such as "Die Welt", "Bild", or "Der Tagesspiegel," are spotlighting Poland. Like the Nordic countries, Poland has declared it's gearing up for a possible conflict with Russia.

The Germans cite the speech of the Minister of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who, in his response to "Super Express" about considering a "bleak scenario"—in which Ukraine loses its battle with Russia and Moscow plots an assault on NATO nations, including Poland—stated: I am imagining all possible scenarios, with the grimmest ones taken most seriously.

They highlight that the statements from the Polish Ministry of National Defense's chief were not "fortuitous" but rather "meticulously pondered". The Polish capital is examining its defence gaps, according to "Tagesspiegel", citing further portions of Kosiniak-Kamysz's remarks, who stated that "one must be ready for all possible scenarios." As a result, "they are conducting an evaluation and filling in the gaps". The Germans then outline the investments made for their armed forces in comparison with the Bundeswehr.

- The apprehensions of our allies on NATO's eastern perimeter regarding a Russian invasion are reasonable - insists Gustav Gressel, a military specialist from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), in a discussion with a German newspaper. - But planning defence against an attack on one's own country would not ameliorate the overall situation. Because then, they would retain their military resources for themselves, leaving insufficient aid for Ukraine - adds the expert.

Source: DPA, "Die Welt", "Bild", "Der Tagesspiegel"