Poland and Norway Architects of Baltic Security Architecture

Poland and Norway are the architects of a new Baltic security architecture, which has become one of NATO’s key priorities, according to Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who spoke Thursday in Słupsk.

During a conference dedicated to the “Kashubia – Green Industrial District” project, the defense minister emphasized that Baltic Sea security represents one of NATO’s critical challenges, particularly in light of Russian threats. He highlighted increasing risks of sabotage, underwater cable disruptions, GPS interference, and frequent violations of allied airspace by Russian drones and aircraft. The minister noted that Polish MiG-29 fighters recently intercepted Russian aircraft.

“This is always an element of hybrid warfare – such border crossings, acts of sabotage that we are dealing with. This shows what dangerous times we live in and how we must build a new security architecture for the Baltic. Together with Norway, we are its authors,” Kosiniak-Kamysz stated.

The minister stressed the necessity of constructing new security architecture and protecting critical infrastructure, including offshore wind farms. He referenced the Baltic Declaration and bilateral cooperation among NATO states in response to Russian activities.

“Safe Baltic” Legislation

Kosiniak-Kamysz reminded that parliament is currently debating the “Safe Baltic” bill, designed to facilitate military and Border Guard operations within Poland’s exclusive economic zone. He called on the European Union and NATO to accelerate decision-making processes, emphasizing that bureaucracy must not weaken either security or the economy.

The statement underscores Poland’s growing leadership role in regional security initiatives and reflects mounting concerns about Russian hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltic region. The Polish-Norwegian partnership in developing comprehensive security measures represents a significant development in NATO’s strategic approach to protecting critical maritime infrastructure and maintaining regional stability.