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

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that all statements by Russian leader Vladimir Putin should be taken absolutely seriously

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.