Poland may reinstate mandatory military service amid growing Russian threat

"Europeans, war and peace" (7/7). While the large-scale invasion of Ukraine has awakened among Poles the fear of Russian imperialism, deeply rooted in national history, the massive increase in military spending is a consensus, the number of permits to carry weapons is exploding and civil defence is becoming a priority.

Polish General: The return of compulsory military service in Poland is inevitable: EADaily

EADaily, March 30th, 2025. The return of compulsory conscription service in It is inevitable for Poland, since this is the only way to bring the number of reservists to 7 million, Major General Maciej Klish, commander of the operational forces of the Polish Armed Forces, said on the Polsat TV channel.

Poland may reinstate mandatory military service amid growing Russian threat

Poland is considering reinstating compulsory military service in response to escalating threats from Russia and Belarus, defense officials told the outlet Polish Radio on March 29. Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Poland shares borders with Belarus and Russia's heavily militarized Kaliningrad exclave. The country has taken several steps to expand and strengthen its military since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The return o…

Poland retains a deep sense of wariness toward Russia, having been a “colony” of Moscow for nearly two centuries, POLITICO notes. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has amplified that concern. Now, Poland, NATO’s largest defense contributor with a budget of 4.7% of GDP, with the largest army in the EU and investing billions of euros in planes, missiles, tanks and artillery, is preparing its population for war.

Poland gears up for war

Warsaw is already spending big on defense. Now it needs the manpower.

Like no one else in Europe, people in Poland are afraid of a Russian attack – and they are making arrangements: Warsaw spends more on armaments than any other NATO country, and society is also moving along. However, many Poles leave a back door open.