Lithuania can count on Poland's military help if needed, Duda says

Poland's President Andrzej Duda speaks at a joint press conference with Kenya's President William Ruto during his visit to the State House in Nairobi, Kenya, February 5, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland stands ready to defend its NATO partners at any time, President Andrzej Duda said on Tuesday, as he observed part of the alliance's biggest exercises since the Cold War.

With around 90,000 troops taking part, the Steadfast Defender exercises mark a show of strength from NATO as countries on its eastern flank boost their defence spending in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.