Harris meets with Polish president amid Russia's war on Ukraine | USA TODAY

Harris’ trip to the Polish capital has taken an unexpected turn after the United States declined Poland's surprise proposal to provide Soviet-built fighter jets to the U.S. to give to Ukraine.

Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the Polish capital has taken an unexpected turn as she's parachuting into the middle of unexpected diplomatic turbulence over fighter jets. A day after the United States declined Poland's surprise proposal to provide Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S. to give to Ukraine, Harris will meet with the country's top leaders in Warsaw, where she will need to try to smooth over the controversy. A major aim of the trip is to show unity among NATO allies in response to Russia's war on Ukraine. On Wednesday, a Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, killing three people, including a child, and wounding 17, officials said. Harris, who arrived in Poland on Wednesday, will meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. She will also confer with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is also visiting Poland.

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[waynemartin]

My deepest sympathies are extended to the President of Poland. Imagine having to meet with Kamala Harris and Justin Trudeau on the same day. That is just to much to ask of the poor man.

[gilbertoescamilla]

Her response to: Where are the MIGs the Ukrainians were promised? Was just "we stand with Ukraine"...The most non-answer to a question I've ever witnessed. At least she didn't cackle when she said it.

[meganehilton]

“A friend in need is a friend indeed” Very strange to say this but also revealing that this is too much for her. She is exposing her inability to field questions.

[wjlintz]

She explained to the Polish president that Ukraine is a country in Europe. It is a small country. Russia is a big country. The big country invaded the small country. That's bad.

[TheEvie]

The cackle heard around the world...Embarrassing

[unvaccinatedAndPureBlood]

Did she crackle a laugh at the suffering like she normally does?

[Millennialtomb]

10:57 "I am here... standing... here... on the Northern flank... on the Eastern flank... talking about... what we have... in terms of... the Eastern flank... " 😞

[al-paciyes]

Kamala was sent to Poland. Let's apologize to Poland.

[tomf]

Her speech should include" "When I was a little girl in Canada, my mother took me to a Ukrainian parade. From my stroller my first words were, Slava Ukraini, or maybe fweedom, or maybe USA, depending on who I am addressing"

[TheEvie]

Like Poland is doing, other NATO signatories must carry their weight, too. Just as Trump pushed & implemented.

[w.c.]

Is there a REASON that NONE of the coverage has Translated Closed Captions?!? I can watch a Samuri video from 1972 and it has the words...

[drax]

Another episode of Poland 🇵🇱 history: Fine we will do things by ourselves because other countries can't do f!!!

[heinzruedi]

That’s what you get when you pick a Politician by the color of their Skin!

[The_Vaporizer]

Harris: " A friend in need is a friend indeed"
( unless that friend needs jets )🙄

[johnkennedy]

Because of the economic crisis and the rate of unemployment, now is the best time to invest and make money 💯

[Slippindisc]

I can’t tell if she’s been drinking, or is trying to make herself cry. How embarrassing.

[guyswhoknowstuff]

Why did she even go there? This was a waste of time, U.S. citizens money that could of been put to better use, and the FUEL cost! Jet setting around the world... for what?
Political party points. Points awarded: - 50 points. Oh, and the cringe factor: infinity!

[robertcummings]

A reporter asks Harris point blank about inflation and gas prices in America and she immediately turns to see if the polish president wants to answer it, You can’t make this shit up! It’s amazing how well America was run by a business person and how quickly a career politician has screwed it up!

[Sokheng_]

VP Kamala Harris's gestures proved that she believed her speech was emotional and motivational, and the audience were crying because of this presentation 😢

[DoyleHargraves-hrcl]

“It’s time to do what we have been doing and that time is every day. “Every day it’s time to agree”. Kackala Harris token VP.