Poland needs “rearmament” and a “war economy” to confront Russia

The new Polish foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, this Saturday advocated the need for “rearmament” and the launch of a “war economy” in the face of Russia. “Wars are not determined by tactical obligations, but by industrial capacity and we are at the bottom,” Sikorski said from Warsaw after a visit to Kew. “The West is 20 times richer than Russia, but if Russia keeps its economy on a war economy and we pursue a peace economy, we can surpass us in production,” he argued in an interview reported by the British newspaper 'The Guardian'. . '. Therefore, it has proposed signing long-term contracts with arms companies or directly financing production as a sign of long-term commitment. “It's easy to be excited when Ukraine is regaining territory: the real test of our patience and resolve now comes when there's a stalemate,” he argued. Poland has been one of Ukraine's main supporters since the large-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022, and Sikorsky's first trip abroad was to Kyiv upon taking office. “If (Vladimir) Putin takes over Ukraine, all other issues will pale in comparison,” he warned.