Poland's Sikorski Advocates for European Legion to Bolster Security

What happened

Poland's Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski advocates for a permanent 'European Legion' to complement NATO, urging Europe to take responsibility for its own security against Russian hybrid warfare. He noted Russia's attacks on Poland, including a 2025 railway sabotage attempt and a 2026 arrest, and highlighted the return of 91 sacred Greek-Jewish artifacts to Athens in March.

Why it matters

This addresses the need for European autonomy as the US shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific and Russia escalates hybrid warfare. It also strengthens ties with Greece through minority recognition and the return of artifacts.