Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the significant challenge posed by Russian aggression as the UK and Poland formalize a new defense treaty. The agreement aims to enhance security cooperation, address cyber threats, and tackle organized crime. However, some experts question its uniqueness compared to previous treaties and its overall impact on defense and migration issues.
- ▪The UK and Poland signed a new defense and security treaty amid concerns over Russian aggression.
- ▪The treaty aims to strengthen cooperation in security, defense, and address challenges like cyber attacks and organized crime.
- ▪Experts have raised questions about the treaty's distinctiveness from earlier agreements and its effectiveness.
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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with PolandJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPA MediaSir Keir Starmer (left) and Donald Tusk met to formalise a UK-Poland security agreementSir Keir Starmer has said the UK and Poland are facing "no greater challenge" than Russian aggression, as the two countries signed a new defence and security treaty.The prime minister described the agreement as providing a "generational uplift" in the relationship with Poland.Downing Street said the treaty's aims include supporting defence jobs, helping respond to cyber attacks, improving border security and dismantling organised crime groups.But Ed Arnold, defence adviser at The D Group and senior associate fellow at the RUSI think tank, questioned…
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