Ukraine War: How Poland is increasing defence capability on Ukraine's doorstep

Sky's military analyst air vice-marshal Sean Bell explains how Poland is leading the conversation on sending aid to Ukraine.

The country is seeking to increase its military capability in line with NATO and US expectations, with Ukraine and Russia on their doorstep.

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[fredsmith]

poland was right all along, germany called poland alarmist, but the german excuse for getting entangled with russian energy was that russia could be transformed through trade, ???

[galacticfederation]

Poland is playing a leading role in the defence of Ukraine and we all should follow Poland as they know the Russians better than we do.

[weschaffin]

As a Yank, I’d much rather listen to this news than anything in the US.

[jineeshpr]

What is this guy saying? "Russians are suffering and retreating, but they are making advancements"?
So Ukrainians are just happily enjoying?
Be more pragmatic and give us actual information and analysis. People are not idiots

[yumtums]

Poland learnt horrible lessons through history. Can completely understand their stance. I wish the west did more.

[michaelmazowiecki]

Given 400 years of Russian invasions into Poland, little wonder that the Poles are increasing their defence spend from over 2% GDP to 4%. Their armored land forces are larger than Uk, France and Germant combined. Investments being made all round though the priorities are air defense, land forces and least of all, the navy.

[johndean]

This guy contradicts everything he says. Russia has used 97% of its armed forces, Running out of Tanks and suffering massive casualties. Then says Russia is mounting a large scale attack. Me thinks there are a few Porkies being touted about. Then adds Ukraine need to decide on pulling back gracefully hmm. Why if they are doing so well and inflicting massive casualties on Russia. He got one thing right Russia are manufacturing Weapons at a faster rate than the West can. One report stated it takes the West 2.5 years now to produce large missiles. And head of NATO said he will ask arms companies to do an extra shift.

[postergmail]

Sean seemed to enjoy this interview. I can see why.

[messmeg]

It not just Poland but also Baltics, Scandinavians, all west Slavic country and South Slavic country.
It is also big effort from USA, UK.
I must say that this is heart warming to see our alliances to support weaker and smaler Ukraine against big and agresive Russia.
Ukraine must win.
Greets from Poland

[rafalzych]

Poland proved that it is trustworthy and loyal ally.

[jchendrix]

Poland was never part of the Soviet Union, wtf!? This guy needs a history lesson

[hb]

Unlike Belarus and the Baltic states, Poland was never part of the Soviet Union. However, it has about 250km of border with Kaliningrad, which is sovereign Russian territory.

[morachidi]

listening to sky news, i thought Russia has surrendered already.

[seamusbreen]

I’m glad Poland will soon be No1 army in Europe. I think they will actually have the backbone to use it not like the other fence sitters in Europe

[asterixdogmatix]

Watch Perun's analysis on the Polish upgrade of their armed forces.

[paatashetekauri]

And Georgia is in South, With already occupied 20% by Russia in 2008, what we see now is lack of reaction from west back in 2008 on Russian aggression on Georgia.

[MissAtlantique]

Country's motives should be observed in the overall strategy and actions not just this specific incident.

[coolscube]

Shout out to Country & PEOPLE OF POLAND .. THEY ARE ALSO Heroes OF THIS WAR VILE WAR

[tommcallister]

Quite aside from their strong military assistance, Poland has also been extraordinarily welcoming and generous to Ukrainian refugees.

[bakenumber]

The polish president deserves respect for knocking on the doors to the Kremlin asking Putin to please stop the war in Ukraine, that's more than most would probably do.