Warsaw, Poland, March 24 ----- Britain’s Prince William made a rare, unannounced trip to Poland, meeting British and Polish troops stationed near the Ukrainian-Polish border and praising their “cooperation in support of the people of Ukraine and their freedom.”
The Prince of Wales first visited the 3rd Brigade Territorial Defense Force base in Rzeszów, where he met Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and viewed a display of military equipment. While there, he spoke to British and Polish soldiers about the robust comradeship that has formed since they started working together. The 40-year-old royal then met members of the British Armed Forces to learn more about how they have been collaborating with their Polish counterparts delivering operations in support of Ukraine.
“Our nations have strong ties. Through our cooperation in support of the people of Ukraine and their freedom, which are also our freedoms and yours, these ties are further strengthened,” “I’m here because I want to personally thank the Polish and British troops working in close and crucial partnership. I also want to pay tribute to the inspiring humanity of the Polish people. You have opened your hearts as much as your homes,” William added.
More than 8 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries since the start of the war. At least 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees remain in Poland, according to government estimates. Ukrainian refugees are provided with two meals a day, while a variety of resources – including Polish language classes, employment and psychological support and a children’s play area – are available. The royal was met by the city’s mayor and spoke with some of the displaced Ukrainians living at the center, learning more about how they came to move to Poland.
After leaving the tomb, William is due at the Presidential Palace for a meeting with Polish leader Andrzej Duda, during which he will “reiterate the profound relationship shared by our two nations and underline my continued support and gratitude to the Polish people.”
Source: edition.cnn.com
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