DISINFO: Poland expelled Russian diplomats in order to demonstrate its affection to America
SUMMARY
The Law and Justice Party perceived this step [US decision to introduce next sanctions on Russia] as a signal to demonstrate its affection to America, declaring three Russian diplomats as "persona non grata".
In its relations with America, Poland is either on its knees or half-bent; they are confident only if they feel the American breath behind their back. Despite the messages sent to the public, Russia is a predictable partner, unlike the United States, which is capable of organising a conflict in any part of the world if it benefits the US interests.
RESPONSE
This message is a part of the Kremlin’s widespread narrative about Russophobic and anti-Russian US-controlled Poland. Within this narrative, the “anti-Russian” policies of Poland are often explained by the claim that the United States fully controls the domestic and foreign policy of this country (presenting Poland as an American “puppet-state” or a “banana republic”).
On 15 April 2021, Poland decided to expel three Russian diplomats because of their connection to the Russian special services. According to the position of the Polish Internal Security Agency, these diplomats posed a threat to the national security of Poland.
The expulsion of three Russian diplomats because of a security threat is a sovereign decision of Poland. On 15 April, the Polish authorities expressed their full solidarity with the US decision to introduce the next sanctions for the harmful foreign activities of the Russian authorities.
The political, economic, and military relations between Poland and the United States have mutually beneficial character. The Polish and American authorities have repeatedly underlined the strategic character of their relations.
See other messages claiming that constant intimidation with Russia is used to make Poland economically dependent on the USA, the Polish authorities created an insane hysteria of intimidation by Russia, used for the needs of domestic politics and the national security strategy of Poland is a manifestation of traditional Russophobia of the Polish authorities.