• UGI USER
  • May 28, 2024
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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?

  • Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is a cornerstone of NATO.
  • It declares that an attack on any NATO member is an attack on all.
  • Members pledge to use armed forces to restore security in the North Atlantic region.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/is-nato-membership-in-the-cards-for-ukraine/

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