DISINFO: Poland will stop its friendly policy towards Ukraine if the USA gives a signal
SUMMARY
The hitherto policy of the Polish authorities towards Ukraine has been characterised by ambiguity. It will not be a problem for Poland to turn away from the friendly position towards Ukraine if Washington gives such a signal.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin narrative that the United States fully controls Poland's foreign policy. See other examples of this message claiming that Polish policy towards Ukraine is shaped by the Americans, the US keeps Poland on a short anti-Russian leash, and Poland is a Trojan Horse of the United States. The statement that the United States controls the decisions of the Polish authorities regarding their policy towards Ukraine is a conspiracy theory. Poland is a sovereign state, which shapes its own foreign and domestic policies. Poland carries out active foreign policy towards its Eastern neighbours and the Polish government underlines the importance of implementing a pro-active Eastern policy. This policy is based on the promotion of key Polish interests in this region, the strengthening of independence and security of Poland's Eastern neighbours, support for pro-European and transatlantic trends in the region and support for reforms in the countries of the post-Soviet region. Regarding Ukraine, the Polish government has repeatedly shown its full support to solving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the complete restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine. See other disinformation cases on the foreign policy of Poland such as Polish politicians care about Ukraine only if it continues harming Russia, Poland did not invite Russia to the anniversary of the WWII outbreak because of the will of the US and Poland is not an independent country, so it cannot manage its own foreign policy.