Poland’s War Rhetoric Reflects Struggle for Role in Europe

Recent high-profile statements by Polish authorities about preparing for a military conflict should be regarded as an attempt to attract attention amid negotiations over Ukraine and a redistribution of roles in European politics, political analyst Maxim Bardin said in an interview with Pravda.Ru. Earlier, RMF24 reported that Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, speaking in parliament, declared the need to prepare for a military conflict similar to that experienced by "grandfathers and great-grandfathers.” He referred to remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who said that Russia had allegedly "brought war back to Europe.” Series of High-Profile Initiatives Bardin noted that the statement by the Polish foreign minister is part of a series of resonant initiatives put forward by Warsaw over the past month. According to him, such activity appears systematic and aimed at shaping the foreign policy agenda around Poland.