NATO likely to say no to assuming control over Poland's zone in Iraq

However, from initial announcements it can be concluded that the enlarged NATO will not take responsibility over the Polish sector this year. The number of soldiers under Polish command will not fall, according to Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdziński, who stated that, besides Spain and Nicaragua, which have already withdrawn from the mission, "There were no signals that other countries might decrease their engagement." Additionally however, the forces might be soon supported by soldiers from South Korea. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1) A.K.