Poland to seek access to nuclear weapons

Poland will be seeking to gain access to nuclear and other non-conventional weapons, including through participation in the French nuclear umbrella initiative, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
"We must be aware that Poland should be seeking to gain access to the most advanced capabilities, including those linked with nuclear arms and state-of-the-art non-conventional weapons," he told the lower house of parliament, as quoted by the TVP Infor television channel.

"We won’t be afraid of anyone’s criticism - anything that contributes to the strengthening of defense capabilities will be implemented and used," he stressed, adding that Poland is holding "serious talks" with the French on their nuclear umbrella project.

According to the Polish prime minister, the political negotiations with France on the nuclear umbrella are "at a very advanced stage." At the same time, he noted that he will need to hold detailed consultations with the defense ministry and the general staff on the concrete consequences of Warsaw’s participation in this initiative.