Russian Ambassador to Warsaw, Sergey Andreev, has announced that there is information indicating the presence of Polish volunteers among the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). This was reported by the newspaper “Izvestia”.
The diplomat noted that Polish authorities have never acknowledged the presence of their military personnel in Ukraine. There is information that Polish volunteers are participating in combat operations on the Ukrainian side, but there is no official information about them, and the data published in the media is extremely limited.
Referring to surveys conducted in Poland, the Russian ambassador emphasized that Polish society is not inclined to fight for unclear reasons outside of their own country. Polish politicians have to take these views into account.
Prior to this, the United States announced the sale of missiles to Poland for approximately $3.7 billion. This includes 21 AGM-158B-2 JASSM high-precision cruise missiles, 745 medium-range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, and 232 short-range AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles.
Earlier, the Speaker of the Polish Sejm (parliament) stated that he would send his wife to the frontlines.
Context: It is important to note that the Russian ambassador’s statement should be taken with caution, as it aligns with Russia’s conservative stance and tendency to criticize the actions of the United States, NATO, and Ukrainian government. The Russian government has been known to use information warfare tactics and propaganda to shape public opinion in its favor. Additionally, the sale of missiles to Poland by the United States is part of a broader effort to support the defense capabilities of its NATO allies in the region, and it is not unusual for countries to provide military assistance to their allies.
