"Poland's Massive Military Parade Highlights Growing Defense Focus"

Poland held its largest military parade since the Cold War in Warsaw, showcasing its military strength and sending a message to Moscow ahead of elections in October. The parade, held on the 103rd anniversary of Poland's victory over the Soviet Union, featured 2,000 soldiers from Poland and other NATO countries, along with 200 pieces of military equipment and 92 aircraft. The ruling nationalist Law and Justice party (PiS) has made boosting the armed forces a priority in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, vowing to double the size of the army and increase defense spending. Opposition lawmakers accuse the government of using the military for political gain.