103 years ago, after the dark times of partitions, Poland regained its independence. Unfortunately, today we are facing aggression from our eastern neighbor. - The events of the past few days on the Polish-Belarusian border clearly show that the passivity of the EU and NATO encourages ever greater expansion and sophistication of the actions of the Putin-Lukashenko duo," Marek Kuchciński says in an interview with Niezalezna.pl, referring to Russian aggression against Ukraine, among others. - The countries of the European Union cannot watch passively," he adds.
Poland in the face of aggression by its eastern neighbor
As we wrote today, another attempt to forcibly cross the border by a group of several hundred migrants took place in the Białowieża region. The Ministry of Defense informed that "the attack began by throwing various objects at the soldiers and then attempting to destroy the fence."
We also reported that On the day Poland regained its independence, migrants camped near our border focus on a propaganda action, where children play a key role. The game of emotions is being played under the control of the Belarusian services - there are recordings showing toddlers exposed under the fence.
On this special day for our homeland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki He wrote:
"103 years ago Poland regained its independence after the dark days of partition; today we face the aggression of an eastern neighbor, and just as then we need a community to keep Poland safe."
There can be no passivity
We asked Marek Kuchcinski, chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee, about the current situation in the context of Independence Day, who told us that The countries of the European Union cannot passively watch what is happening on our border or, for example, the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
- The events of the past few days on the Polish-Belarusian border clearly show that the passivity of the EU and NATO emboldens the Putin-Lukashenko duo to ever greater expansion and sophistication
- The politician points out that sovereignty and independence for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe cannot be overestimated.
- Many times, violent changes in the West or East meant negative changes for the broader Central and Eastern Europe. The consequence was the reduction of subjectivity, loss of sovereignty or independence. Remember that both world wars erupted in and over this region of Europe, which also became an arena of tension and confrontation during the Cold War
- emphasizes in an interview with Niezalezna.pl.
- In the past, we have often read the struggle for sovereignty as a command to build hostile coalitions or to seek the support of outside powers. In both cases, such a policy leads to mutual hostility and even war, to the creation of spheres of influence, buffer areas, the so-called near abroad
- Kuchcinski points out.
- A secure Central and Eastern Europe can only exist under conditions of solidarity between states in the entire region. In my opinion, the solidarity of states guarantees stability in the region, allows cooperation to be built, and provides opportunities to pursue common interests.
- he adds.
Dangerous at the border
Since 2 September, a state of emergency has been in force in 183 towns in Podlaskie and Lubelskie voivodeships due to migratory pressure in the border zone with Belarus. This is due to migratory pressure from Belarus, which is waging a hybrid war using migrants.
Since spring, the number of attempts by migrants from the Middle East, Africa and other regions to illegally cross Belarus' borders with Lithuania, Latvia and Poland has increased sharply. The EU and member states emphasize that this is the result of deliberate actions by the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who instrumentally uses migrants in response to sanctions.
