Russia continues to test the borders of Europe, and Poland is prepared for possible acts of destabilisation. Home Minister Tomasz Siemoniak revealed that sabotage, information manipulation and border activities with Belarus are major threats. In an interview with the Swedish paper Dagens Nyheter, the minister stressed that Poland cannot be naive and must be ready for different scenarios.
According to data, since 2022 about 12 attempts to destabilize Russia have been reported in Poland, including attemptling fuel composition in Wrocław. Minister Siemoniak noted that the government of Alexander Lukashenko and Moscow transport migrants from the mediate East and Africa to the Polish-Belarusian border, which may be an effort to destabilise the situation in the region.
Russia: Attack on Public Opinion
Russia is actively trying to influence public opinion and divide society. An example is the hacking attack on PAP news service, in which false news about mobilization and sending soldiers to Ukraine appeared. Minister Siemoniak stressed that Russia supports utmost politicians in Europe, including Marine Le Pen in France, and finances various separatist movements.
Cooperation with Sweden
Sweden's accession to NATO in 2024 is simply a very crucial step towards greater safety in the region. Minister Siemoniak stressed that Poland wants to deepen its military and defence cooperation with Sweden, including through joint purchases of military equipment and industrial cooperation. The threat from Russia and cultural proximity between Poland and Sweden strengthen the willingness to cooperate.
According to the data, military cooperation between Poland and Sweden can be very beneficial for both parties. Allready in 2022 Poland and Sweden signed a cooperation agreement in the field of defence, which provides for joint military exercises, information exchange and arms cooperation.
Security in the region
safety in the Baltic region is very important, especially in the context of Russia's aggressive policy. Minister Siemoniak stressed that Poland and Sweden must be ready for different scenarios, including attempts to destabilise Russia. Cooperation between Poland and Sweden can be very effective in expanding safety in the region.
According to data, Russia spends about $10 billion a year on propaganda and information manipulation. This is simply a very large challenge for European countries, which must be ready for various forms of information attacks. Minister Siemoniak stressed that Poland and Sweden must be ready for these challenges and cooperate in the field of information security.
Conclusion
Conclusions from Minister Siemoniak's intelligence are very important. Poland and Sweden must be ready for different scenarios, including attempts to destabilise Russia. Cooperation between Poland and Sweden can be very effective in expanding safety in the region. Minister Siemoniak stressed that Poland and Sweden must be ready for the challenges Russia is facing and cooperate in the field of information security.
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Russia: A Threat for Europe
