PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 7 April 2022

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 7, 2022 | 11:13 PM

The Prime Minister welcomed President Andrzej Duda to Downing Street this afternoon to discuss how the UK and Poland could accelerate defensive support to Ukraine.

The two leaders shared their horror at the massacre by Russia forces in Bucha.

Both leaders agreed that the West needed to accelerate its support to Ukraine in the coming days and go further and faster with the equipment it was supplying.

The Prime Minister thanked the Polish leader for Poland’s kindness and generosity to Ukrainian refugees, and told President Duda that the UK would be tripling its humanitarian support to Poland, providing £30 million to help ensure vital supplies reached those fleeing Ukraine.

The Prime Minister also updated the Polish President on the UK’s plan to wean itself off Russian oil and gas and welcomed Poland’s ambitions to do the same.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to a new security and defence partnership with Poland and said he looked forward to launching it formally in the coming months, building on the two countries’ already strong friendship.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.