– I am in Helsinki today because Helsinki and Finland have the best civil defence system in Europe. They did not dismantle it after the end of the Cold War. They have a system of shelters and bunkers that can accommodate virtually the entire population of Finland and Helsinki. The local government, the city, is responsible for its maintenance, which makes it an ideal example of how to prepare for any eventuality – Rafał Trzaskowski said at a press conference in Helsinki.

He continued: – There is a lot to learn here in Finland. […] These shelters also serve another function during peacetime, as they are used for parking, exercise rooms, and even go-kart tracks, which generates revenue for their upkeep. There are many very interesting experiences for us on how such shelters should look and how they should be maintained.