Poland braces for Russian threats post-Ukraine ceasefire
Poland may become a target of attacks from Russia after a potential ceasefire with Ukraine. It is in the sights of Putin's Russia, warns Paweł Kowal. The head of the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee emphasises that Moscow may resort to various forms of aggression, including propaganda and sabotage.
What do you need to know?
- Poland in Russia's sights: Pawel Kowal, head of the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, warns that Poland may become a target of attacks from Russia after a potential ceasefire with Ukraine.
- Forms of aggression: Russia may resort to various forms of aggression, including propaganda campaigns, election interference, and sabotage.
- Strengthening defence: Poland is investing significant funds in defence, aiming to motivate other countries to take similar actions.
Threats to Poland from Russia
In a conversation published on Friday with the Austrian press agency APA, Paweł Kowal expressed concern that after a potential ceasefire with Ukraine, Russia may initiate various types of attacks on Poland.
- Possible Russian aggression may take the form of propaganda campaigns, election interference, and sabotage, assessed Kowal. He added that provocations at the Polish border with Belarus and Russia are already taking place.
Why is Poland a target of Putin?
Kowal points out that Poland has come into Russia's sights because Vladimir Putin blames Warsaw for the failed attempt to conquer Ukraine. - From the Russian leader's point of view, it was Poland that mobilised the West after Russia's invasion, the politician argued. Besides Poland, other Central European countries have also gained Putin's attention.
What actions is Poland taking?
According to Kowal, Poland is allocating enormous funds to strengthen defence, wanting to motivate other capitals with its example. - We are able to effectively defend our borders, he stressed. Poland currently has the largest army in the European Union and the third largest in NATO. Kowal also expressed doubts about whether the European Commission's armament plan, worth up to approximately 872€ billion, will be sufficient.
Russia is already at war with Europe
In Kowal’s opinion, Russia is, de facto, already at war with the European Union. - Russia is active in Europe and is very determined to act against our countries, way of life, families, and organisations, he said. The politician stressed that it would be naive to believe that Russia will respect European values.
