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- 1Poland's record military spending puts economic growth at question●Poland is racing ahead with military spending – but will it help or damage its economic growth story?
Poland is sharply increasing its defence budget, becoming one of NATO's biggest military spenders relative to GDP. The surge is driven by the war in neighbouring Ukraine and security concerns along NATO's eastern flank. Debate is growing over whether the massive outlays will stimulate industry and jobs or strain public finances and slow the country's long-running economic growth story.
- 2Poland ready to host Patriot missile plant for Ukraine●Agenzia Nova: Polonia: viceministra Difesa, pronti a ospitare fabbrica Patriot per l'Ucraina 27 set 12:01 - (Agenzia Nov
Poland's deputy defence minister says the country is ready to host a Patriot missile factory for Ukraine, should Kyiv secure the necessary agreements. The statement, reported by Agenzia Nova, signals Poland's willingness to expand defence-industrial cooperation to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia and strengthen NATO's eastern flank.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning concerning the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all NATO and EU members. The remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine, with observers watching closely for signs of escalation against the alliance's eastern flank.