“As Marshal Piłsudski said - independence is not only a valuable but also very expensive good. To maintain independence, we must invest in the army, military equipment and infrastructure. I did not expect that we would be criticized for rapidly increasing Poland's security. Despite these attacks and unjustified criticism, together with the Mr. President, we will be consistent in our efforts to modernize the Polish Army, increase its numbers and strengthen alliances” - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence during the central celebration of the Polish Army Day in Warsaw.

“I distinguished and thanked all those soldiers who have distinguished themselves with their attitude and service over the last time. This attitude is directly identical with that of our ancestors who defended the reborn Poland just 102 years ago. Thanks to your attitude, Poland is safe - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of National Defence, during a meeting with soldiers in Warsaw.

“Poland wants Ukraine to be independent, that we border independent Ukraine. Hence, we support Ukraine. It is very good that another format has been created to coordinate support for Ukraine. The greatest threat facing Ukraine, but also the countries neighbouring Russia, is that the free world will get tired of information about the war (...) Our task should be to maintain the world's interest in the fact that Russia is aggressive and intends to rebuild its empire” - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence in Copenhagen.

“Our task to increase the defence forces of the Republic of Poland. This is the purpose of equipping the Polish Army with the most modern tanks, because ABRAMS tanks are the most modern tanks in the world” - said Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak during the meeting with soldiers in Poznań.

“Close relations between Poland and the United States are one of the pillars of Poland's security, but also of the security of the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance on NATO's Eastern Flank. These relations are embedded in deep history, and one of the symbols of these relations is the figure of Tadeusz Kościuszko - the hero of two nations: the Polish nation and the American nation"- said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Defence during the ceremony of receiving the distinctive name for Forward Operating Site U.S. Army V Corps in Poland.

Framework agreements have been signed, which will significantly strengthen the Polish armed forces. This strengthening is extremely important in view of the situation on our eastern border. We do not have time, we cannot wait. We have to arm the Polish Army - said Mariusz Błaszczak, deputy prime minister, head of the Ministry of National Defence during the approval of contracts for South Korean military equipment.

"Weekend with the military/troops" - under this slogan, from the 13th to 15th of August, the central celebration of the Polish Army Day and the 102nd anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw will take place. For these days, the Ministry of National Defence and the Polish Army have planned numerous state, patriotic, religious, cultural and entertainment events.

Prospects for the further development of military cooperation and partnership in NATO, as well as issues related to the war in Ukraine and the security situation in Europe - these were the main topics of talks between Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence, and Margarita Robles, Minister of Defence of Spain.

The amount of the support we have provided to Ukraine is one billion seven hundred million dollars. It is support that matters. We are at the forefront of countries that support Ukraine and we believe that it is in Poland's interest - said Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak during his visit to Ukraine.

"The Polish-Lithuanian border connects our states, unites our nations, but due to the location of the neighbours of the Kaliningrad Oblast, which is de facto one large Russian military base, and Belarus, which is de facto part of the Russian military district, it poses specific threats. Our response to these threats is the activity of the Polish Army, the Lithuanian army and allied forces within the North Atlantic Alliance" - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence during a meeting with the soldiers of the Multinational Division North-East.