Prince William visits Poland to thank troops supporting Ukraine

Britain's Prince William met Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday during a two-day visit to Poland to underline British support for Ukraine.
He thanked the president for "the continued generosity and hospitality of the Polish people", in a tweet, a day after he said he wanted to "personally thank" British and Polish troops supporting the Ukrainian armed forces.
Earlier Thursday, William laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, as did Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip l did in 1996.
William arrived in Warsaw on Wednesday for an unannounced visit. He then traveled to the southeastern town of Rzeszow, about 80 km from the Polish-Ukrainian border, where he told troops that "everyone back home supports you fully".
He also met Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, who called the visit a "great honour" and stressed that British troops and Polish forces were working "side by side" to strengthen not only the security of Poland, but also that of the entire eastern flank of NATO.
Poland and Great Britain were at the forefront of countries providing aid to Ukraine. Each pledged this year to send Western main battle tanks in an effort to get other allies to do the same, a move that has proven successful. Mr Duda also said last week that his country would be the first NATO country to donate fighter jets to Ukraine. war. The city serves as a vital hub for Western military and humanitarian aid. President Biden visited US troops stationed there last year and flew through the city's airport on his way to Kyiv in February. And President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine also visited, conferring the honorary title of "Rescuer City" on Rzeszow for his role in supporting Ukraine.
William also met refugees from Ukraine, including children, and said in a tweet after a visit to a shelter that “from the welcoming community and supportive volunteers” it was “clear to see how the 300 Ukrainian women and children staying here can remain so positive after having such an experience. trials."

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Prince William visits Poland to thank troops supporting Ukraine

Britain's Prince William met Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday during a two-day visit to Poland to underline British support for Ukraine.

He thanked the president for "the continued generosity and hospitality of the Polish people", in a tweet, a day after he said he wanted to "personally thank" British and Polish troops supporting the Ukrainian armed forces.

Earlier Thursday, William laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, as did Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip l did in 1996.

William arrived in Warsaw on Wednesday for an unannounced visit. He then traveled to the southeastern town of Rzeszow, about 80 km from the Polish-Ukrainian border, where he told troops that "everyone back home supports you fully".

He also met Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, who called the visit a "great honour" and stressed that British troops and Polish forces were working "side by side" to strengthen not only the security of Poland, but also that of the entire eastern flank of NATO.

Poland and Great Britain were at the forefront of countries providing aid to Ukraine. Each pledged this year to send Western main battle tanks in an effort to get other allies to do the same, a move that has proven successful. Mr Duda also said last week that his country would be the first NATO country to donate fighter jets to Ukraine. war. The city serves as a vital hub for Western military and humanitarian aid. President Biden visited US troops stationed there last year and flew through the city's airport on his way to Kyiv in February. And President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine also visited, conferring the honorary title of "Rescuer City" on Rzeszow for his role in supporting Ukraine.

William also met refugees from Ukraine, including children, and said in a tweet after a visit to a shelter that “from the welcoming community and supportive volunteers” it was “clear to see how the 300 Ukrainian women and children staying here can remain so positive after having such an experience. trials."