Poland braces for potential Russian aggression post-ceasefire
Poland may become a target of attacks from Russia following a potential ceasefire with Ukraine. Pawel Kowal, head of the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, warns that Putin's Russia has its sights set on Poland. Kowal emphasizes that Moscow might resort to various forms of aggression, including propaganda and sabotage.
What do you need to know?
- Poland in Russia's sights: Pawel Kowal cautions that Poland may face attacks from Russia after a potential ceasefire with Ukraine.
- Forms of aggression: Russia could use tactics like propaganda campaigns, election interference, and sabotage.
- Strengthening defense: Poland is investing heavily in defense to encourage other countries to follow suit.
Threats to Poland from Russia
In a conversation published on Friday with the Austrian press agency APA, Pawel Kowal expressed his concern that after a potential ceasefire with Ukraine, Russia may target Poland with various types of attacks.
Possible Russian aggression may take the form of propaganda campaigns, election interference, and sabotage, Kowal assessed. He added that provocations at the Polish border with Belarus and Russia are already occurring.
Why is Poland a target of Putin?
Kowal points out that Poland has become a focus of Russia because Vladimir Putin blames Warsaw for his failed attempt to conquer Ukraine. From the Russian leader's point of view, it was Poland that mobilized the West after Russia's invasion, the politician argued. Besides Poland, other Central European countries have also caught Putin's attention.
What actions is Poland taking?
According to Kowal, Poland is allocating significant resources to strengthen its defense, hoping to set an example for other capitals. We are able to effectively defend our borders, he stressed. Poland currently boasts the largest army in the European Union and the third largest in NATO. Kowal also expressed doubts about the sufficiency of the European Commission's armament plan, which is worth up to 880 billion USD.
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 organizations, he said. Kowal stressed that it would be naive to believe that Russia will respect European values.
