The Biden administration on Monday announced a $2 billion loan for Poland that will go toward modernizing Warsaw’s military.
“Today, the United States is proud to announce the signing of a milestone $2 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) direct loan agreement to support Poland’s defense modernization,” the State Department said in a press release.
The State Department said the US would also provide $60 million in FMF funds to cover the cost of the loan. The press release described Warsaw as a “stalwart US ally” as Poland has become a major hub for arms shipments to Ukraine and spends more on its military than most European NATO members.
“In addition to its central support role in facilitating international assistance to neighboring Ukraine, Poland has demonstrated its ironclad commitment to strengthening regional security through its robust investments in defense spending,” the State Department said.
Poland has been unloading its old Soviet-made equipment into Ukraine and is purchasing lots of US and other NATO military equipment, a policy that’s been a boon for Western arms makers. The US has also significantly expanded its military presence in Poland since Russia invaded Ukraine, with about 10,000 US troops now stationed there.
The loan announcement comes after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Poland would no longer provide arms to Ukraine amid a public spat between Warsaw and Kyiv over Ukrainian grain. The comments mark a significant shift as Poland has been a staunch backer of the proxy war against Russia.
US officials and Western media outlets have attempted to downplay the spat, insisting it’s part of Polish election rhetoric and won’t impact NATO support for Ukraine. Poland’s parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 15, and the ruling Law and Justice party has come under domestic criticism for being subservient to Ukraine.
WTF?! Are we gearing up for something, potentially, global?
Einstein warned us about this…(WWlll)
I believe he warned, it would be our last because there won’t be anything left to fight for.
And this when our government can’t even afford to pay the interest on our national debt, and we are facing a government shut down. But Ukraine and Poland will get their money from us no matter what.
He also warned us about “human stupidity.” We’re still exactly as stupid. (Sarcasm)
OMG i have to admit that i am exactly as stupid.
oh sh*t the stupid is actually catching up with me.
damnit i never realized that i was just as stupid as all of my enemies probably are.
Putin’s fault
Enslaving yet another country under a mountain of never ending debt.
It’s not “debt”–it’s an “investment.” We invest, you die! That money is going into the pockets of the MICIMATT: Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think-Tank Complex–Ray McGovern. Einstein died not realizing his “unifying theory,” but Ray discovered it while still alive! Love you, Ray! (Sarcasm)
That’s a tongue twister.
gonna loan yalls this money as long as you spend it to our approval
and that is the frickin bottom line right there.
wait, what ?
Well, it’s not really a “loan” to Poland.
It’s a “gift” to the US military-industrial complex. Poland is just one of the regimes handing out the Secret Santa presents and everyone knows who the Secret Santa is.
I put it another way: the corruption of the American enterprise with all its high sounding phrases about freedom and democracy along with other fantasies and lies drummed into the little heads of its youngsters, continues unabated.
Do you do any writing OG1? You should, do it here…
The Foreign Military Financing program is specifically designed to help selected countries to purchase weapons and materiel from American sources. Usually, these funds are gifts that don’t have to be repaid.
In this case, reports indicate that the money is actually a loan, but I haven’t found any coverage of the interest rate or repayment terms.
Yes, the US wants clarification. If what is being said is true, then the US will decide whether to bribe or threaten (or a little of both) Poland to get back on board.
I guess it was the bribe.
What are the terms for the $2 Billion Loan for Poland?
Interest Rate? Loan Term? Collateral?
” the United States is proud to announce…”
Uncle Sam is only proud when he’s selling death. Got it.
You rock OG1!
“The loan announcement comes after Polish Prime Minister… Morawiecki said Poland would no longer provide arms to Ukraine”
Vice TV breaking news – video captures Biden frantically stuffing cash into Morawiecki’s suit pockets – press sec calls foul – claims Prez simply mistook PM for a teenage girl and was giving ‘avuncular hug’
Lord o’ war
Nothing much more
Anymore
Mafisco
Gangsta’s of capitalism
Awash in amoral gore
Hunger
Massive suffering
Catastrophes
Debt untenable
Kick the can up the street
No cash for that
Deep state rules
Billionaires and bankers rue
Whatcha gonna do punk
Drool over climate trashed gruel?
Such a sad view
Staring
Slipping
Tripping
Over the abyss
Extinction
A straight forward $2 billion bribe!