Poland Plans Nuclear Weapons amid Rising Russia Threat

Poland is seeking to enhance its defense capabilities amid perceived threats from Russia, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda advocating for military expansion and the potential adoption of nuclear weapons. Tusk emphasized the need for modern defense systems, stating that Poland is in a 'race for security' as it prepares to train all adult males for military readiness. Duda has called for the U.S. to base nuclear weapons in Poland, framing it as a necessary deterrent against Russian aggression, particularly in light of Russia's nuclear deployments in Belarus. Meanwhile, discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have focused on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, currently under Russian control, with Trump suggesting U.S. involvement in managing the facility. Zelensky firmly stated that Ukraine will not allow any transfer of ownership of its nuclear plants, asserting their national sovereignty. Despite the complexities surrounding the Zaporizhzhia plant, Zelensky indicated openness to conversations about potential U.S. support for its return to Ukrainian control.