President Duda: It's necessary to reinforce NATO's presence in our part of Europe

Multinational battalions on the eastern flank are a clear signal of NATO solidarity, Poland's President Andrzej Duda proclaimed in an interview with PAP. According to the President, NATO should not allow Russia to talk to the alliance's states from a position of strength, while the alliance should leave the door open for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to join. "Russia is Poland's great neighbour and Poland wants to have the best possible relations with its neighbours, but the dialogue should be one of partnership," President Duda continued. "Before a serious dialogue is undertaken with Russia, it is necessary to reinforce NATO's presence in our part of Europe." Andrzej Duda has also commented on the Brexit. "Britain's withdrawal from the EU will not weaken transatlantic relations. The EU and NATO are two separate organisations that partially overlap. Maybe Britain will want to play an even greater role in NATO", the President argued.