Britain and Poland will sign a new defence and security treaty on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in the face of increasing hostile threats across Europe. The agreement is designed to combat various threats, including those from an increasingly aggressive Russia.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. Before traveling to London, Tusk stated that Poland wants to establish the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing specifically on defence against Russia.
The treaty is part of Prime Minister Starmer's efforts to bolster ties with the rest of Europe and deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK left in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign. This agreement follows similar deals signed by Britain with France and Germany.