President Duda wants more Canadian troops to deter Russia

President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with Canada's CBC News Network that it is "beyond any doubt" that Russia has an "expansionist, imperial policy," and he would like to see Canada increase its military personnel and equipment in Poland. Duda also assured that democracy in Poland is in very good shape. "The fact that people are free to demonstrate, the fact that nobody interferes with the demonstrations, the fact that there is absolute freedom of speech, this is a testament to the democratic system in Poland." The president warned against linking  military issues with political conflict happening in Poland.  "Political disputes like the one we're going through in Poland are just temporary and passing," he said. "I don't think that wise politicians would like to combine these two things in any way." On Tuesday, Duda met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss security and trade issues. "I think we have a similar view of the world," Duda said of Trudeau. "Of course we might differ in our views, but we have this young outlook on the world. We try to look very far into the future, both of us."