POLAND STRENGTHENS BORDER DUE TO THREATS FROM RUSSIA, BELARUS
Why in the news?
- Polish defense officials unveil plans to fortify the eastern border with Russia and Belarus.
- The move is in response to perceived hostile actions, including cyberattacks, arson attempts, and illegal migrant crossings, attributed to Russia and Belarus.
- Poland, a NATO member supporting Ukraine, sees these actions as threats aimed at destabilizing the European Union.
source:theeconomist
About North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO):
- NATO, established in 1949, comprises 30 North American and European countries.
- Finland recently became the 31st member of the alliance.
- NATO’s primary aim is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military cooperation.
- It operates on the principle of collective defense, outlined in Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
What is Article 5 of the Washington Treaty?
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