Poland strengthens border barrier with Belarus
Poland is strengthening the metal barrier along its border with Belarus to deter illegal migration, citing a massive wave of illegal migration orchestrated by Belarus and Russia to destabilize the country and the European Union.
Key Points
- Barrier being strengthened along Polish-Belarusian border
- Increased presence of military forces to tighten eastern frontier of NATO and EU
- Proposed defensive bunkers, trenches, and ditches along borders with Belarus and Kaliningrad
Pros
- Deterring illegal migration
- Increasing security along the border
- Protecting national interests
Cons
- Potential impact on migrants seeking asylum
- Increased militarization of borders