Poland
Migration crisis
Polish Prime Minister D. Tusk’s statement about his plans to present a new border protection strategy in the near future, which will contain proposals for the EU to combat illegal migration, was commented on in the «GRANITSA FM Facts and Opinions» Telegram channel as follows: «Taking into account that the «shooting» of refugees is now legalized in the Polish border area, Tusk’s strategy is quite predictable». Quoting another statement of the politician that shots are heard daily on the Polish border, emphasized: «He did not specify from whose side and at whom the shooting is being carried out. It is understandable — why should he give details about the violation of the law by Polish law enforcers at the border».
A video from the State Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus, where Polish military/border guards allegedly shoot at refugees on the border with Belarus, was actively disseminated. The Polish side refuted this information, which caused the following reaction: «These false statements of Polish border guards do not stand up to any criticism. It is not the first time that refugees have been shot at — and this is a fact supported by evidence». In parallel, also wrote: «In fact, the punishers have finally been given a free hand to kill innocent people. Now the beatings and shooting of refugees together with provocations will only intensify».
Militarization and preparation for war
In the «Belarusian Front» Telegram channel attention was drawn to the proposal of the chief of the General Staff of the Polish army V. Kukula to introduce universal military duty, as well as to the examples of popularization of military service among schoolchildren: «Poland is not just increasing its army, but seems to be purposefully attracting young people, starting with psychological preparation for a possible conflict». It was noted: «The actions of the Warsaw regime raise serious ethical questions: how far can the militarization of society go? Are the representatives of the Polish Parliament ready to put their children in the trenches near Suwałki, or is such a fate reserved only for mere mortals?»
Another pro-government Telegram channel cited information about the development of the infrastructure of local military airfields under the heading «Poland is preparing for war». The conclusion was made as follows: «In connection with Poland’s obvious preparations for military actions in advance and the emergence of new challenges and threats to Belarus, retaliatory measures are necessary as an adequate response». At the same time, they reacted to the news about the arrival of a new batch of self-propelled howitzers K9 and MLRS Homar-K from South Korea in the following way: «The fact that Polish politicians did not play war games as children is understandable, but the manic syndrome of total militarization of the country to please Western capital raises questions.
The issue of a significant increase in military spending and army strength was also raised. «Poland is already experiencing serious economic, social and demographic difficulties. At the same time, the regime continues to spend mind-boggling sums on weapons. The poorer population will have to bear the cost of this policy, whose pockets will be turned out by introducing new taxes, fines, cutting subsidies and benefits,» the authors of the “Nevolfovich” Telegram channel summarized.
Once again accusations of seeking to regain their former territories by force were voiced against the Poles: «The country’s political leadership, using the situation in Ukraine, is plotting to seize western Belarus and western Ukraine, which undermines stability in the region and creates real threats to its neighbors». At the same time, it was emphasized that «an armed conflict with the Union State means only one thing – the demise of Poland».
In parallel, the message was conveyed that the Polish population was against potential participation in the war. For example, published a video of a street survey where Poles were asked about their willingness to defend the country. The propagandists noted that young Poles did not want to take up arms and that many of them were ready to flee abroad. It is noteworthy that in the video itself, most of those interviewed said quite the opposite.
Criticism of the Polish army
An example of criticism of the country’s combat readiness was the post in the «BelVPO» Telegram channel about the insufficient amount of ammunition in the Polish army, difficulties with their production and purchase. The authors emphasized: «Given the situation with the combat readiness of the Polish Armed Forces, it is comical to hear slogans bordering on panic from the mouths of Polish officials about the readiness of the country to become the next in line after Ukraine in the war with Russia. What to fight with?»
Attention was also drawn to a case of looting in the Polish Army: in flood-affected areas in the Lower Silesia Voivodship, a military man from the 7th Pomeranian Territorial Defense Brigade allegedly looted houses. «Not everything is so smooth in the lauded Polish Army. What is obvious is that the level of moral and business qualities of Polish uniforms is clearly lame. Fish rots from the head, while the top shares power and weaves intrigues in the troops reigns a mess», — summarized the authors.
They continued to criticize the chief of the Polish General Staff V. Kukula for saying that the current generation of Poles will have to take part in military operations. The “Nevolfovich” Telegram channel emphasized that «the Polish Army is only good at PR and making high-profile statements, but the generals themselves teach officers to do this right from the academy, which is why the other disciplines are lame, and incidents have become a regular routine».
At the same time, the «Belarusian Front» Telegram channel raised the topic of suicides in the Polish armed forces, the cause of which allegedly comes from the unprofessionalism of officers. It was noted that «soldiers in the Polish army, under pressure from their commanders, commit suicides, which are hushed up and passed off as health problems.
Criticizing the country’s leadership
The object of criticism was video of Polish President Duda jetsurfing, who was accused of ignoring the problems of ordinary Poles amid the consequences of the recent floods: «Why solve problems and help your people after the floods, when you can continue to have fun. The main rule of the Polish head of state is not to deny himself anything.» It was also emphasized that the government knew about the upcoming natural disaster in advance, but did not prepare properly.
At the same time, the former Polish judge T.Schmidt, who fled to Belarus, was called «a desperate attempt to silence criticism of the authorities», and also noted that «this gesture clearly demonstrates how the Polish authorities are trying to deal with dissidents and those who oppose corruption and hypocrisy in the government».
Contradictions between Poland and Ukraine
On this topic, the «BelVPO» Telegram channel quoted the words of the former head of the Polish government Beata Szydlo that Ukraine will not be able to join the European Union until it condemns the nationalist past and distances itself from the glorification of war criminals. «This statement underscores the complex situation in relations between Poland and Ukraine related to the interpretation of the Volyn massacre and the attitude towards Ukrainian nationalists,» the authors of the post summarized.
Ukrainians in Poland
The «Belarusian Front» Telegram channel published excerpts from an article by pro-governmental Russian blogger D. Bezsonov about the current situation around Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The key messages of the article are: 1) Poland does not hide its plans to increase pressure on its territory Ukrainians, depriving them of benefits and forcing them to return to their homeland for further mobilization; 2) the level of aggression among the local population is growing in the country, with attacks on Ukrainian citizens becoming more frequent. In parallel, another pro-regime Telegram channel noted that «Ukrainians are in «brotherly» Poland on «bird’s rights», and «all attempts to normalize relations through propaganda only inflame the situation».
Polish volunteers in the AFU
The topic of the continuing uncertain legal status of Polish citizens participating in the war in Ukraine (they face criminal liability upon their return home) was raised. The propagandists saw the reason in the following: «After the conflict is over, Moscow will raise the issue of extradition to Russia of those accused of crimes against humanity before the governments of the countries from which the thugs infiltrated Ukraine, as well as Interpol. In this situation, it is politically advantageous for Warsaw to dissociate itself from those of its citizens who sided with the Kiev regime».
The Polish volunteers in the Russian Armed Forces were also accused of committing war crimes on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Armed Forces. It was claimed that the Poles «shot and slaughtered» local residents and that they «surpassed even Ukrainian nationalists in brutality».
NATO
Preparing for war with Belarus and Russia
The news about the drills «Geležinis Vilkas 2024-II» that have started in Lithuania, in which more than 3.2 thousand military men from the North Atlantic Alliance countries are taking part, was commented on in the «Nevolfovich» Telegram channel as follows: «NATO is increasing the presence of troops and equipment near our borders. Impudently seizes reserves, scares the inhabitants, clanking caterpillars, threatens with barbed wire, moats, hedgehogs, dragon teeth and other monsters. The beast of the West is becoming more and more brazen.»
At the same time, the reaction to the NATO aviation drills «Steadfast Noon» to practice the use of nuclear weapons was as follows: «It is obvious that in these drills the conditional enemy has already been determined in advance — it is Russia and Belarus. In the context of changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine, the West seeks to demonstrate its readiness for any development of events».
NATO is preparing France for war with Russia
In 2025, the French army will take part in the «Dacian Spring 25» drills to be held in Romania. Propagandists called them «a large-scale operation that is part of NATO’s plans to prepare for war with Russia». Another article devoted to the subject emphasized that France is preparing its army for war with Russia precisely on NATO’s orders.
Europe under NATO control
The “Nevolfovich” Telegram channel cited quotes French historian E. Todd, who believes that «NATO exists not for defense, but for control over Europe. This author also noted that «Russia’s victory in the conflict in Ukraine will free Europe from NATO control, while Russia’s defeat will prolong Europe’s subjugation to the United States for a century».
NATO Strategy in Ukraine
The above-mentioned post in the «Belarusian Front» Telegram channel with excerpts from an article by pro-Kremlin blogger D. Bezsonov stated, among other things, that there is a «NATO strategy that seeks to engage Ukrainian men at the front as much as possible before the Europeans themselves are forced to take part in hostilities.»
