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Why is Poland paranoid about Russia?

Poland strongly opposes the “economic expansion” of Russia and inhibits the penetration of Russian business into the country at the political level, behind the scenes. Mistrust towards Russia is boosted by Polish journalists publishing polls on the subject, comments of prominent politicians and questionable verdicts of the Polish security service. Continue reading

Patriarch Kirill’s visit to Poland: provocations as obstacles on the way to Russo-Polish reconciliation

The unprecedented visit of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox church, reverend Kirill, to Poland is going to be a historic occasion. The Patriarch will meet with the mead of Polish church and they will jointly promote reconciliation between Russia and Poland. Hopefully, this noble step will help to distill at least some of the negative publicity that has been created around the church and Kirill himself in the recent months. Continue reading

Russia sweeps Poland in men’s Olympic quarterfinal

Maxim Mikhaylov scored 13 points and Russiadefeated Poland in straight sets Wednesday advance to the men’s volleyball semifinals at the London Olympics.

Dmitriy Muserskiy added 12 points in the 25-17, 25-23, 25-21 victory for second-ranked Russia, which will play the winner of Wednesday night’s late match between Bulgaria and Germany on Friday. Continue reading

In Poland, Romney Chides Russia

U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney has held up Poland’s transition from communism to democracy as an example for the rest of the world while saying Russia had faltered on the path to freedom.

“Unfortunately, there are parts of the world today where the desire to be free is met with brutal oppression,” Romney said in a speech in the library of Warsaw University, listing Belarus, the Syrian leadership, and Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Continue reading

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