Refugee alert from Poland to Germany

After Duda’s meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the capital Berlin, a joint press conference was held.

Reminding that Poland supports Ukraine militarily, Duda stated that his country also accepts many Ukrainian refugees.

Expressing that Russia bombed the infrastructure in Ukraine, Duda said that many people in Ukraine could not heat their homes and did not have access to electricity.

Pointing to the winter conditions, Duda said: “People are fleeing the cold, death, missiles and Russian bombs.” he said she.

Sharing the information that the number of refugees from Ukraine has increased in Poland in recent weeks and months, this number has reached an estimated 3 million, Duda said: “Probably, this will mean an increase in the number of refugees in Germany. We are neighboring countries. Some refugees see Poland as a transit country. They often go to Germany. They have families here. he said she.

Duda noted that countries that accept people fleeing Ukraine can apply for financial support from the European Union (EU).

Referring to the reconstruction of Ukraine, Duda stressed that the country that started the war should pay the costs of rebuilding the country.

“Therefore, Russia should bear all the costs of reconstruction,” Duda said. Russia is obliged to carry out this restructuring.” she used the phrase.

Thanking the German authorities for the supply of missile defense systems from Germany to Poland, Duda said: “For us in Poland, this is a very important gesture from an ally, a neighbor.” he said.

“WE ARE ON THE SIDE OF UKRAINE”

German President Steinmeier also stated that they intensively discussed the situation in Ukraine during the meeting and stated that Germany and Poland support Ukraine.

Emphasizing that it is also important for these two countries to side with the Ukrainians during the cold winter months, Steinmeier said that Russia’s strategy of attacking civilian infrastructure, wearing down people and displacing more people should not succeed.

Steinmeier expressed his respect for Poland for accepting a large number of refugees from Ukraine.

Stating that Germany and Poland are close and important partners, Steinmeier pointed out that this is also important for the EU. (AA)