DISINFO: Poland wants to occupy Ukraine, the Baltic states and Belarus
SUMMARY
Poland wants to lead the eastern part of Europe by taking under its wing the remnants of buffer Ukraine, the Baltics and even Belarus, where it is seeking regime change. It is no coincidence that Minsk sees a threat of intervention from the Baltic states, Poland and Ukraine, and has been saying so lately. At the same time, Warsaw is pinning its hopes on US support. It forgets that the colonies are not sponsored, but siphoned off.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative presenting Poland as having imperial ambitions and claims to Ukrainian territories, the Baltics and Belarus. This is part of a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative denying the statehood of Ukraine, while also anticipating its imminent disintegration.
No evidence is given about Poland's alleged attempts to occupy territories in Western Ukraine or other states. No factual basis is provided for any presented claim.
Poland adheres to international law regarding state borders, fully supports the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, it does not have any territorial claims against its neighbours and it rejects any “imperial” ambitions towards other countries. Read more about the Eastern policy of Poland here.
It is Russia that started an unprovoked war in Europe, capturing more and more territories of a neighbouring country and has created a serious danger to European security.
Poland was the first country to recognise Ukraine’s independence, in 1991. Poland, as well as the EU and the US respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. No neighbouring state, except the Russian Federation, violated Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Poland is supporting Ukrainian refugees coming to Poland; it is allowing millions of Ukrainians fleeing the war access to the labour market and to health and social benefits. Moreover Poland is also actively supporting Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
See the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine here along with EU vs Disinfo's Guide to Deciphering Pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's War.