Poland's top diplomat Radosław Sikorski and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron conferred on how to reinforce Ukraine's defensive capabilities and maintain peace in the face of threats from Russia when they met in Warsaw on Thursday.
Sikorski emphasized the significance of Cameron's visit and the "excellent state" of Polish-British relations, stating that both countries shared similar positions on key security and Eastern policy issues.
He told reporters that Cameron "does not need convincing that Putin's aggressive policy is a threat not only to the statehood of Ukraine but to the security of the entire continent."
Sikorski said: "We discussed specific actions that we want to take in the coming weeks, which will strengthen Ukraine's defensive potential."
He added that he and Cameron talked about ways to increase the defense production capabilities of EU member states.
"We also exchanged national experiences in enforcing sanctions that our countries and the EU have imposed on Russia," Sikorski said at a joint news conference with Cameron.
The two appealed to the US Congress to approve continued American support for Ukraine, underscoring the urgency of such a step as Russia ramps up attacks on its neighbor.
Cameron warned against increasing attempts by countries such as China and Iran to gauge the West's credibility, Poland's PAP news agency reported.
Sikorski called a US decision on continued support for Ukraine "a landmark move that will influence US credibility around the globe."
Cameron stressed the importance of strengthening NATO for both European and global security, welcoming Finland's recent membership.
Both he and Sikorski advocated for swift admission of Sweden, and urged the Hungarian government to facilitate this process.
During his visit to Warsaw, Cameron was also scheduled to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and hold talks with other officials on a range of security issues, the PAP news agency reported.
It said these included rebuilding and ensuring Ukraine's security, imposing more sanctions on Russia, addressing the situation in the Middle East, and preparing for an upcoming NATO summit in Washington.
Cameron's agenda in Warsaw also included talks on enhancing bilateral relations between Poland and the United Kingdom, according to the Polish state news agency.
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Source: IAR, PAP