Medvedev Slams Sikorski Over War Claims
Dmitry Medvedev criticized Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski for claiming Poland has been at war with Russia since before the United States existed, stating Sikorski is poorly educated and overlooked historical facts about Poland's defeats and Russian protection during WWII.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev commented on remarks made by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski about Poland's historical conflict with Russia.
- Medvedev claimed Sikorski is poorly educated and lacks knowledge of history.
- Medvedev stated that Poland lost every war against Russia, including in 1612 and during the partitions of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
- Medvedev emphasized that the USSR protected Poland during World War II.
- Sikorski made statements about Poland being at war with Russia before the existence of the United States.
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Western countries are escalating tensions near Kaliningrad, citing Sikorski's calls for NATO to increase military exercises near Russia.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev called Sikorski a 'poorly educated British subject since 1987' and claimed he studied history under Anglo-Saxons. — riamo
- Medvedev said Sikorski is 'little educated' and does not know that the USSR protected Poland in WWII. — vedomosti
- Medvedev expressed surprise that Sikorski forgot about Russian protection of Poles during WWII. — riamo
- On September 23, Sikorski said he prepared for war by stocking jam and rice; Russian Foreign Ministry suggested he take haloperidol. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Poorly educated British subject: Medvedev on Sikorski — РИАМО
- Medvedev reminded Sikorski about the partitions of Poland — Ведомости
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