UK and Poland strengthen security ties ‘to counter Russian aggression’ | The Independent

UK and Poland strengthen security ties ‘to counter Russian aggression’Countries will also launch project to support eastern European media in bid to combat Moscow’s ‘disinformation’ campaign

The UK is to forge stronger security links with Poland in the face of growing Russian aggression, the government has said.

Foreign secretary Boris Johnson and defence secretary Gavin Williamson will meet counterparts Jacek Czaputowicz and Mariusz Blaszczak in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss increased defence and cyber co-operation.

A project to support independent media in eastern Europe will also be set up in a bid to combat “disinformation”.

Mr Johnson said: “The UK and Poland are close friends and allies on a range of issues, including security, foreign policy, trade and culture. This meeting will help to solidify even further a relationship that is growing from strength to strength.

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