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German daily describes Poland as "first victim of WWII"

"[Poland] became the first victim of the Second World War and the pact between Hitler and Stalin, concluded in August 1939. Its secret protocol divided Poland, the Baltic states, Finland and Romania into German and Soviet zones of influence" Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) wrote Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-1984-1206-523 / CC-BY-SA 3.0

German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Saturday described Russian attacks on Poland as "casting a shadow" over ceremonies marking the 75th liberation anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi German death camp, and stated that Poland was the war's first victim.

Senate backs resolution against Russian historical manipulations

The Polish Senate (upper house) on Friday unanimously backed a resolution protesting against Russian accusations of Poland's collaboration with Nazi Germany and complicity in the outbreak of World War Two.

Russia could shoot itself in the foot with policy of historical manipulation says leading historian

Roger Moorhouse pours scorn on attempts by Putin to re-write the history of the start of the Second World War.

Russian ambassador to Switzerland charges Poland with supporting Hitler

In a letter to the Swiss daily Tages Anzeiger, Russian Ambassador to Switzerland Sergei Garmonin has accused Poland of including a secret protocol pledging support for Hitler in its 1934 non-aggression pact with Germany.

Polish lower house condemns Putin's WW2 comments

The Polish Sejm (lower house) in a Thursday resolution condemned Russian leader Vladimir Putin's December comments concerning Poland's part in the outbreak of World War Two and the Holocaust.

EP to debate distortions of WW2 history next week

The European Parliament (EP) will debate distortions of European and World War Two history in Strasbourg next week on a motion by MEPs from Poland's Civic Platform (PO) and the Polish People's Party (PSL), both members of the EP's European People's Party (EPP) faction.

Chess legend Kasparov says there is no doubt “Stalin invaded Poland as Hitler’s partner”

Kasparov joins war of words over comments made by Russian leader that appeared to absolve the Soviet Union while blaming Poland for start of war.

Poland has won WWII debate with Russia - politicians

It appears that Poland has won the dispute around Poland's role in the outbreak of World War Two instigated by Russian leader Vladimir Putin, prime ministerial aide Michał Dworczyk said on Tuesday.

Hitler and Stalin colluded to start WWII - US ambassador

"Dear President Putin, Hitler and Stalin colluded to start WWII. That is a fact. Poland was a victim of this horrible conflict," US Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher wrote on Twitter on Monday.

We are ready for long information war with Russia - Polish deputy FM

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński announced on Monday that Poland was ready for a very long information war with Russia. He made the statement in connection with President Vladimir Putin's remarks about Poland.

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