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Membership in NATO and the EU remains key to the security of Poland, and Russia became the main source of instability in the region, according to the defense doctrine of Poland, which provides for strengthening defense capabilities, building up deterrence forces, as well as carrying out changes in the command system, according to Rzeczpospolita.
Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz presented a doctrine at the Academy of Military Art in Warsaw, Rzeczpospolita reports.
It was shaped based on the strategic defense review, which completed last month. The Polish defense doctrine can already be found on the website of the Polish Defense Ministry.
Read alsoArmy chief in Europe wants more weapons to combat Russian threat – mediaThe document also provides for the modernization of Poland's air defense and the strengthening of artillery forces.
Polish army retains its priority increased combat readiness to defend the country's territory. At the same time, the doctrine also allows allied participation in foreign operations. The document envisages a plan for setting up defense points that would prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Polish territory in case of the attack.
Read alsoReuters: U.S. criticizes Russian build-up near Baltic statesThe doctrine notes that the country's security primarily relies on its Armed Forces. At the same time, it points out that the national security is also highly dependent on energy supply.
According to the doctrine, the main source of threats for Poland is Russia's aggressive policy and its violation of international laws, the use of brute force against other countries, as well as attempts to destabilize NATO and the EU.