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From verbal exchanges between Russia and Poland to security warnings
After the statement by Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow and Warsaw exchanged mutual threats. Radek Sikorski stated on September 13 during the YES security conference in Kyiv that in the event of a Russian attack on NATO, the coalition would be able to defeat Russia “quite quickly” […]
After the statement by Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow and Warsaw exchanged mutual threats.
Radek Sikorski stated on September 13 during the YES security conference in Kyiv that in the event of a Russian attack on NATO, the coalition would be able to defeat Russia “quite quickly” due to its overwhelming superiority, especially in the air.
According to him, European NATO member countries, even without the participation of the United States, are capable of striking important military and energy infrastructures in Russia.
These statements provoked a strong reaction from Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called Sikorski’s words “Russophobia” and sharply criticized him.
In Poland, some experts also stated that such statements could be interpreted in various ways and it is necessary to clearly define whether it concerns the defense of NATO territory or a possible military operation.
Meanwhile, on September 15, a suspicious piece of luggage was discovered at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport. Hundreds of passengers were evacuated. After a pyrotechnic examination of the luggage, it became clear that there was no danger, and the airport resumed normal operations.
The Polish authorities did not link this incident to the political exchanges with Russia. However, the discovery of a suspicious object in one of the country’s largest airports amid rising tensions between Moscow and Warsaw raises concerns among residents and passengers.
Relations between Russia and Poland have significantly deteriorated since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. Warsaw is considered one of Kyiv’s main supporters: the country provides military, financial, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, supports Western sanctions against Russia, and advocates for the expansion of NATO’s military presence on Europe’s eastern borders. In turn, Moscow accuses Poland of anti-Russian policies and of increasing tensions in the region.
