All of Putin's statements should be taken absolutely seriously - Polish PM Tusk

Onet reports this.

"Not only aggressive rhetoric, but also Putin's decisions to increase Russia's self-sufficiency, put the economy in a war mode and modernize the armed forces should be taken absolutely seriously," Tusk said.

According to him, Europe should understand that the arms race that Russia is imposing on the world should make the West wake up and prepare militarily for potential threats.

He also emphasized that the EU should take decisions that will balance Russia's military potential and make Europe better prepared for bad scenarios.

• Putin said that Russia does not plan to attack Europe, but has weapons that can hit targets on its territory.
• He also said that rumors about Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in space are an attempt to draw Russia into negotiations favorable to the United States.