DISINFO: Polish discussion about the deployment of the US nuclear weapons is an anti-Russian provocation
SUMMARY
Warsaw's statements about a possible deployment of the US nuclear weapons in Poland are provocative – they create a reason for concern [in Moscow]. These discussions are provocative – this situation is an attempt to increase tensions.
RESPONSE
Poland is repeatedly presented by pro-Kremlin disinformation as an aggressive anti-Russian NATO “outpost”, which allegedly poses a security threat to Russia, in line with how pro-Kremlin outlets portray NATO and the collective West as aggressive towards Russia.
The Polish initiative to join the NATO nuclear sharing mechanism is a Polish reaction to the Russian plan to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Reacting to the possible deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus announced by Russia, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, HRVP Josep Borrell wrote on Twitter:
“Belarus hosting Russian nuclear weapons would mean an irresponsible escalation & threat to European security. Belarus can still stop it, it is their choice. The EU stands ready to respond with further sanctions”.
Read earlier disinformation cases connected to “nuclear” accusations against Poland here.