Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev has issued yet another warning to Ukraine’s allies.
In an article penned for Rossiyskaya Gazeta, a newspaper serving as the official gazette of the Russian government, Mr Medvedev argued Poland’s support to its neighbour may trigger clashes with Russia and Belarus.
Mr Medvedev, who was president of Russia between 2008 and 2012, wrote: “Poland’s own military buildup and Polish military presence in Ukraine may trigger a direct confrontation between Warsaw and Belarus and Russia.
“In this case, the allied group will give an appropriate response to prevent threats that stem from the evil ambitions of the Polish establishment.”
Mr Medvedev, who is the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, added this situation could soon escalate, given Warsaw is part of NATO, and members of the military alliance are committed to react whenever an armed attack is committed against one of its states.
