Russian State News Agency, November 7 - Poland's Minister of Defense, Kamesh, announced that Poland will launch a national program called "Universal Voluntary Military Training," open to citizens of all age groups - from children to the elderly.

The plan has been in preparation for six months and will start as a pilot on November 22, recruiting more than 10,000 participants, and will be fully implemented next year.

According to official plans, by 2026, 400,000 people will participate in military training, including joint training with the army, reserve soldier development, and voluntary service systems.

The Polish Ministry of Defense is working with companies and employers to encourage employees to receive training, so as to support national security in times of crisis.

This form of mass mobilization has revived the state of readiness during the Cold War, carrying a strong atmosphere of war preparedness.

Poland's government claims this is a voluntary project, but from the perspective of social mobilization and political propaganda, it seems more like a nationwide psychological construction for war, not only targeting youth, but also the elderly and children.

A NATO country actively making all its citizens wear uniforms sends a signal that is obviously more than just safety education.

Poland's Minister of Defense, Kamesh

From Poland's actions, it looks like they want to become the second Ukraine.

Over the past few years, Poland has consistently supported Ukraine in its war against Russia. Poland has always been very active, not only providing money and weapons, but also receiving a large number of Ukrainian refugees, and even sending a large number of mercenaries.

Now, Poland is actively positioning itself as a frontline country in Eastern Europe.

The difference is that Ukraine was pushed to the front line by the war, while Poland is stepping onto this path out of anxiety.

It's undeniably Polish.

This country has been destroyed and divided multiple times in European history.

Some people think Poland doesn't learn from its mistakes, repeatedly losing its country, or never stops being restless.

Others think Poland remembers too much, after repeated destruction, becoming overly cautious, afraid of being destroyed again.

But regardless of how you look at it, there's no denying that Poland is once again at the forefront of large-scale military conflicts.

Polish military training

At present, if Ukraine really collapses, Poland is destined to become the latest frontline of the Western anti-Russia alliance, which is an inevitable result of geopolitics.

If Ukraine collapses, Russian influence will directly reach the Polish border, and Belarus is already deeply integrated into the Russian military system. The entire Eastern European front line will suddenly move forward.

At that time, Poland will become the eastern bridgehead of NATO and also the U.S. military's foothold for operations on the European continent.

Moreover, if Ukraine falls, Poland will not only bear the geographical frontline, but also face political and psychological pressure, becoming a true Western shield.

Ukraine always claims to have protected Europe from Russian attacks, but the West finds it hard to empathize, because Ukraine is not a member of the West.

Poland has always been a thorn in the side, but it is indeed a NATO and EU country, so it can't just walk away, but it's uncertain whether the West can be relied upon. Even with U.S. troops stationed there, it doesn't mean they are truly invincible.

Polish Army

Of course, the root of the problem is that Russia is almost impossible to attack NATO countries, because Russia currently has no capacity for such an action.

Yet these countries keep creating a warlike posture, conducting mass defense, expanding their armies, and holding exercises, even making children and the elderly undergo training.

Why? Because their war postures no longer serve the purpose of war itself, but rather serve politics and interests, creating so-called safety consensus, shifting public attention away from inflation, immigration, and energy issues.

Poland's government certainly knows that Russia is almost impossible to attack NATO, but they also know that without the threat of Russia, they wouldn't have strategic relevance.

Ultimately, it is precisely these actions that have led to the current war in Europe. From this perspective, Poland still hasn't learned its lesson.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7569861774791508532/

Statement: This article represents the views of the author. Please express your opinion by clicking on the [Up/Down] buttons below.