The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau to discuss the explosion in eastern Poland. The Secretary expressed condolences for the two Polish lives lost and reiterated full U.S. support for and assistance with Poland’s investigation. Underscoring the strength of NATO’s bonds, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of the Alliance continuing to stay in close coordination as we assess this development and the appropriate next steps.