Security of Central and Eastern Europe after the war in Ukraine (defence24.com)

• NATO shifts back to collective defense, strengthens eastern flank.
• Poland becomes frontline state and logistics hub for Ukraine.
• Hybrid threats (cyber, disinformation) now routine.
• Security depends on military, economic, political, and societal resilience.

"Russian aggression against Ukraine has permanently transformed Europe's security environment, restoring NATO's core function of collective defense. The eastern flank sees increased allied presence and new defense plans. Poland has become a frontline state and logistics hub for Ukraine. Hybrid warfare—including cyberattacks and disinformation—is now routine. Lasting security requires military strength, economic diversification, political unity, and societal resilience."