- Ever since Russia invaded Georgia a decade ago, the world has known the Kremlin will use its military to expand its influence. Russia’s actions, including the continuing incursions in Ukraine, are seen as a long-term strategy to challenge stability and peace in Europe and the cohesion of the NATO alliance. Such a multidimensional threat requires a measured, comprehensive response - Mariusz Błaszczak, the head of the Defense Ministry, wrote in The Washington Times.

- This is a certain process, the result of which, I hope, will be the fact of permanent presence of US troops in Poland - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Minister of National Defense in Washington. He added that he thanked representatives of the US Congress today for sending a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, in which they expressed support for the Polish offer to host an American military base on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

- Multinational Corps North - East has already marked its presence on the map of European security. General Wojciechowski, who today takes over his duties as the Corps Commander is a distinguished officer of the Polish Army, and his experience, skills and commanding talents guarantee that the tasks posed to him today will be fulfilled - said Mariusz Błaszczak, Minister of National Defense during the ceremony of change of command in the Multinational Corps North - East.

- I decided to create a new division of the Polish Army, whose command will be located in Siedlce. The commander of the new, 18th Mechanized Division will be Brigadier General Jarosław Gromadziński - announced Mariusz Błaszczak, the Minister of National Defense during a meeting with soldiers in Siedlce.

- Major General Tomasz Piotrowski is an officer who has the appropriate knowledge to take the position of Operational Commander. He performed, among others function of the deputy commander of the Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan. This is a challenge, General, but I am convinced that you will face it - said Mariusz Blaszczak, the Minister of National Defense during the ceremony of handing over the duties as the Operational Commander.

After the military helicopter crash in Ethiopia in which 18 people has died, Mariusz Błaszczak the Minister of National Defense sent a letter of condolences to the Minister of Defense of Ethiopia. On behalf of himself and the Ministry of National Defense, the head of the Ministry of Defense conveyed his condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.

The Australian Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne hosted the Polish Minister for National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, today at Parliament House in Canberra. The Ministers emphasised a mutual desire to deepen and strengthen the Australia-Poland Defence relationship.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki met on August 15, in Adazi military base in the Republic of Latvia with Polish soldiers carrying out mandate tasks in the eFP Battle Group Latvia. He was accompanied by the Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of National Defense Tomasz Szatkowski.

- The Polish state appreciates your service. We would like to thank you for your professionalism and commitment - said Mariusz Błaszczak, the Minister of National Defense during a meeting with soldiers serving as part of the XXXVIII rotation of the Polish Military Contingent in Kosovo.

- The Polish Army Day is the best opportunity to thank the soldiers for their service, give decorations and distinctions as an expression of appreciation for their professionalism and effort during their service, especially on missions - said Mariusz Błaszczak, the Minister of National Defense during the parade with Polish soldiers serving in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of the approaching Polish Army Day.