Donald Trump refuses to criticize Russia during joint press conference with Poland's leader

Poland wants U.S. support to protect itself from Russia.

During a joint press conference between President Donald Trump and Poland's President Andrzej Duda, Russia appeared to be on everyone's mind. Nevertheless, President Trump was unwilling to acknowledge the contentious history between Poland and its neighbor Russia or the threat Moscow poses.

"Russia again is showing its unkind, unfriendly imperial face," Duda added later about modern Russia.U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Poland Andrzej Duda speaks with the media at the oval office in the White House on September 18, 2018. in Washington, D.C."I think that Russia will treat Poland with respect, just like the rest of the world is treating. Poland has really built up a great country. You know, they get hurt, unfortunately, too often. Right? Too often.

"The Polish government will build these projects at no cost to the United States. The Polish government will pay for this," Trump said.

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