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Polish relation about Russians, Ukrainians? [281]
Well I am not in Poland, but am ethnically Polish. My view points wouldnt change regardless where I live.
For me its a sad thing Poland is "sucking up" to Germany and USA and there appears to be some hate to the Russians.
Because of geography/politics Germany-Poland-Ukraine/Russia have had LOTS of conflicts. Those were sad events.
But I think its time to move on and fix these problems.
Someone told me that the German-Polish relationship is based more on economy than real friendship. Not sure how accurate that is.
There was an interesting article or video (cant remember) which showed the Polish relationship to neighboring countries. If someone has it that would be great. It had the percentages and details.
WWII happened over 60 years ago. The Germans killed more Poles than the Russians did over decades during that war.
Communism is still fresh in many peoples mind. Those were rough times (which is why my family left Poland to Canada). Many Poles feel that Communism halted the potential progress Poland might have gained under different circumstances.
There were also other conflicts historically for 1000 years. Its a huge topic.
Let me say this that I value Russians more than average Pole views on Russia. I think as Slavs Poland might gain more from having close neighbour friends.
I mean what the hell did the West to do help Poland in WWII? Nothing. Today Poland is just a shield against Russia/Iran or whatever "enemies" there might be.
The situation (and "hatred") between Poles-Russians is kind of like Croats-Serbians. I feel these are the two largest examples of conflicts between Slavic nations.
With that said there are some Poles who are okay with Russians and some who dont like them.
I used to think a Slavic Union might be good thing, but these conflicts are very deep in the hearts of Poles/Russians/etc.
MiedzyMorze might be a better type of Union. It includes all of Eastern / Southeastern Europe excluding Russians.
I feel anything is better than NATO. I simply hate NATO for the amount of deaths and carnage it has done to the world.
If Warsaw Pact is over, really NATO should be ended too.