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Poland takes helm of EU with pledge to counter Russian influence

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reflect the stark divide in EU politics as Poland takes over the bloc's rotating presidency from Hungary. AP - Virginia Mayo

Poland has pledged to make security a top priority during its six-month presidency of the European Union – focusing on ramping up defence, supporting Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

Warsaw, which took over the presidency from Hungary on 1 January, says it wants to "strengthen its position as one of the most important" EU states by addressing key issues like the economy, energy and food security.

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