Poland Seeks Border Patrol Assistance Amid Migration Pressures

Poland is enlisting assistance from Finland, Germany, and Greece to reinforce its border patrols against increased migration pressures from Belarus, with concerns rising over migrants being used for 'hybrid warfare'. Frontex noted a surge in attempted crossings at the EU's eastern borders in 2024. Meanwhile, Hungary urges the EU to deploy border guards to the borders of Bulgaria and Greece, emphasizing the importance of abolishing Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen borders. Additionally, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban plans to meet with Russian President Putin in Moscow, following a recent visit to Kyiv, where he presented a cease-fire proposal amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The calls for enhanced border protection and international cooperation reflect the escalating tensions and security challenges faced by European nations.