Poland has issued a strong warning about the potential threat of Wagner Group attacks amid escalating tensions on the Belarusian border. The Wagner Group, which previously fought alongside Russian troops in the Ukraine war, has been exiled to Belarus following an attempted mutiny against Russian military leadership. Their presence in Belarus has raised concerns about destabilization in Eastern and Central Europe, including in Poland, a member of NATO.
Of particular concern is the Wagner Group’s potential invasion of Poland to seize control of the Suwałki Gap, a critical corridor that separates Russia from the exclave Kaliningrad. An invasion of this kind would isolate the Baltic States from the rest of Europe and potentially give Moscow greater influence over these nations. According to NATO’s founding treaty, any attack against a member would be treated as an attack against the entire military alliance.
In response to these threats, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński stated that Polish troops will not back down. While they would like to avoid conflict, they are prepared to protect their territory and citizens. Poland plans to send more troops to the Belarusian border to ensure readiness in the face of potential attacks.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the deputy chair of the country’s Security Council, expressed outrage at Ukraine over strikes in the Black Sea and warned that parts of its territory would soon fall off to Poland. He described the situation as an ecological catastrophe and suggested that Poland would bear the consequences.
Poland has been transferring troops to the northeastern border and remains vigilant about the presence of Wagner in Belarus. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warned that the situation is becoming more dangerous and expressed concerns about the group’s potential disguise as Belarusian border guards to assist illegal immigration and destabilize Poland.
Poland is determined to protect its territory and citizens against any potential attacks, including the possibility of isolating Belarus and closing the border completely. The country remains prepared for any necessary measures to ensure its security and stability.