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Polish foreign minister: Russia lacks resources for attack on Poland, but they are preparing something

Ukrainska Pravda

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 12, 2026

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Polish foreign minister: Russia lacks resources for attack on Poland, but they are preparing something

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski believes Russia lacks the means to attack Poland right now, but Moscow may resort to provocations against the country.

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Russia Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end

How Poland’s anti-Russia foreign policy narrowed its options, empowered Kiev and turned support for Ukraine into a strategic trap Read Full Article at RT.com

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Putin reportedly ‘planning Polish incursion to test NATO’s response’

The Kremlin is planning an armed incursion on Polish land to test Nato’s response, according to Washington. The provocation could see Putin’s troops cross over into Poland, and vital infrastructure could be targeted by missiles and drones. Sources close to Polish President Karol Nawrocki told news outlet Onet that the US had been warning Warsaw []...Click to read more

PravdaReport

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· Jul 3, 2026

Poland Severs Ties With Ukraine, Historical Differences Do Not Count

The dispute between Poland and Ukraine over historical issues has entered a new phase following reports that the United States warned Warsaw that Russia could soon attack Poland. Reports Suggest Poland Received a Warning Signal from Washington French publication L'Express expressed frustration over what it described as a dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv over a minor issue. The publication argued that the glorification of Nazi figures in Ukraine creates one major concern — that Russia could exploit the issue. According to the report, Poland had managed to avoid this problem throughout four and a half years of military conflict, but the situation has now changed. However, many in Poland no longer view the issue as insignificant. According to The Telegraph, Washington has repeatedly informed Warsaw about concerns related to possible Russian actions directed toward Polish territory and recently warned of a potential escalation in the coming months while outlining several possible scenarios.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Sybiha Acknowledges ‘Crisis’ in Polish-Ukrainian Relations, Urges Focus on Security

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha addressed the ongoing diplomatic tensions with Poland, characterizing the bilateral relationship as being in a “certain state of crisis.” The dispute centers on historical disagreements regarding the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the recent reciprocal return of state awards between leaders. Sybiha warned that the friction benefits Moscow and emphasized that the security of both nations is interdependent.

EUobserver

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· Jul 6, 2026

False flags and a war of nerves. Russia is too weak to fight Nato militarily. But it can attack in other ways

Russia is too weak militarily to invade any Nato country. It is building some military infrastructure, notably on the border with Finland, but it has no soldiers to put there. Whatever Russia is planning is in a different domain, a war of nerves, aimed at our brains, not our territory.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] 🌐🇷🇺⚡️ — NATO Secretary General in an address to Putin and Russia:"Don't pl [...]

— NATO Secretary General in an address to Putin and Russia:Don't play with us. We will never attack anyone. We will only defend our way of life, our democracy, our territory.@Intelslava

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Related coverage for "Polish foreign minister: Russia lacks resources for attack on Poland, but they are preparing something": Russia Today — This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end. Off The Press — Putin reportedly ‘planning Polish incursion to test NATO’s response’. PravdaReport — Poland Severs Ties With Ukraine, Historical Differences Do Not Count. Kyiv Post — Sybiha Acknowledges ‘Crisis’ in Polish-Ukrainian Relations, Urges Focus on Security. EUobserver — False flags and a war of nerves. Russia is too weak to fight Nato militarily. But it can attack in other ways. Intel Slava — [Video] 🌐🇷🇺⚡️ — NATO Secretary General in an address to Putin and Russia:"Don't pl [...]