U.S. President George W. Bush flew to Poland Friday to meet with President Lech Kaczynski for talks regarding the U.S. plan to install part of a missile defense system in Poland. Bush and his wife joined Kaczynski at the seaside presidential residence in Jurata by the Baltic Sea. The two presidents talked about Bush's missile defense plan.

The U.S. plan suggests organizing 10 interceptor missiles in Poland and a radar system in the Czech Republic. It is known already that in the Saturday's referendum in Czech Republic most voted against the resolution to install anti-missile radar in their back yard. The system would cover NATO members except Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and parts of Romania. Russia has fiercely opposed the plan.

Chicago Tribune's article says: “This is particularly true for Poland under the Kaczynski twins administration - President Lech and Prime Minister Jaroslaw. Since coming to power in late 2005, the brothers have not missed an opportunity to antagonize the Russians or provoke the Germans. Polish negotiators have said openly that they see the missile defense shield as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral military ties with the U.S.”

During the meeting today, both Bush and Kaczynski supported the missile defense system plans and stated it would not be a threat to Russia. "The system we have proposed is not directed at Russia. We would welcome Russian cooperation in missile defense," Bush said. "Both sides are in complete agreement that there are no aggressive intentions tied to the system," Kaczynski said . Bush also thanked the Polish President for his and Poland’s support in Iraq, where Polish troops are to stay at least till the end of the year. Text of a joint statement of both presidents can be found on the White House website.

Warsaw opened formal talks with Washington last month and according to Polish officials a final decision could arrive this fall. The enthusiasm of the Polish government to sign up for the missile shield is the clearest indication that they view America - not the European Union or even NATO - as the ultimate guarantor of their security.