Russian aide warns Polish statehood could end 'within days' if Warsaw enters conflict with Moscow
Nikolay Patrushev's remarks come in response to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's claim that Poland could quickly defeat Russia
A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Polish statehood could cease to exist within days if Poland were to enter into a direct conflict with Russia, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Nikolay Patrushev, who serves as an aide to the Russian president, made the statement in response to comments attributed to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who reportedly claimed that Poland could defeat Russia quickly in a potential conflict, Anadolu Agency reported.
The report did not provide further detail on the specific context or venue in which Patrushev's remarks were made, nor did it include additional direct quotations beyond the characterization of his warning.
Tensions between Russia and NATO member states, including Poland, have remained elevated amid the broader war in Ukraine, with officials on both sides periodically issuing statements regarding potential military scenarios involving their countries.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include a response from Polish officials to Patrushev's comments, and it was not immediately clear when Sikorski's original remarks were made.
This is a developing story and further details were not available in the source report at the time of publication.
Sources
- Russian presidential aide says Polish statehood could cease within days if Poland enters conflict with Russia — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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