Media Watch- August 6
NATO’s Future Must Be Global
https://cepa.org/article/natos-future-must-be-global/
Nervous NATO nations are beefing up security due to Wagner fighters across their borders in Belarus
Conflict in Ukraine Tests NATO’s Borders
Poland and Lithuania say they fear provocations from Russia and Belarus at NATO's eastern flank
Poland and Lithuania, on NATO’s eastern flank, warn against ‘provocations’ from Wagner forces in Belarus.
By Monika Pronczuk
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/europe/poland-belarus-wagner-nato.html
[Before joining the NYT, Monika lived in the DC area, was a member of PAC WMAD and editor of our newsletter. – TM]
Poland prepares for threat from Wagner troops in Belarus
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3217820
Will mercenaries try to infiltrate Poland?
Mateusz Morawiecki has reported that there is a growing threat from the Wagner Group's presence in Belarus.
https://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/57709/news
Lithuania to reinforce border with Belarus amid threat from Wagner Group
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3218081
Poland prepared to ensure security of NATO's eastern flank: defence minister
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3219972
Poland, Lithuania discuss plans for complete closure of border with Belarus
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3220541
Polish defence minister, US counterpart discuss security amid tensions with Belarus
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/3220743
Be Very Afraid of a Defeated Ukraine
https://cepa.org/article/be-very-afraid-of-a-defeated-ukraine/
Poland, NATO allies have big advantage over Russia in Suwałki Corridor
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/3218352
Authorities in Belarus are afraid of Pole Cards
Poles are forced to renounce their nationality
https://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/57707/news
Poland says two Belarusian helicopters violated its airspace, adding to tensions
Ukraine calls in Polish ambassador over presidential aide’s remarks
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3218797
Poland wants good relations with Ukraine, says deputy FM
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3219176
Poland, Ukraine united by shared history, opposition to Russian aggression
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3219626
Ukrainian envoy hails Poland's role in upcoming peace talks
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/Artykul/3220005
Poland detains Belarusian suspected of spying for Russia
Poland’s Internal Security Agency has detained another suspected member of a Russian spy network, taking the total number of arrests in an ongoing investigation to 16, the country’s interior minister said on Friday.
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3220172
Parliament has passed the Lex Tusk
The Sejm has finally passed an amendment to the law on the commission to investigate Russian influence in Poland.
https://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/57700/news
My Rising ‘44
By Amb. Aldona Woś [former US Ambassador to Estonia – TM]
https://victimsofcommunism.org/my-rising-44/
“For me, the story of the defense of Warsaw is not only a national epic from the Old Country, but also a personal one: my family fought in the Rising.”
Warsaw pays tribute to WWII freedom fighters
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3218433
Polish president commemorates victims of Nazi German terror in WWII Warsaw
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3218591
Ceremonies commence on 80th anniversary of Treblinka death camp revolt
https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3219134