Poland is a powerhouse in the making

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[@Zeyede_Seyum]

No

[@brendansully12]

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[@AB-zl4nh]

Why the fuck did your intro show Germany mirroring Russia coming to Poland? Germany and Poland are EU states & NATO members. It's 2023 not 1933.

[@MarcinMoka1]

Exactly. Considering Germany’s history, it would be best to avoid that evil pronounciation.

[@prim16]

​@@MarcinMoka1 ...bro, they're not making a political statement. It's just that it doesn't make sense to pronounce it in German when the video's not in German, nor about Germany. There's nothing inherently evil about a language.

[@pauloakwood9208]

The French have long dreamt of an EU controlled by Paris. The Germans have long dreamt of a France controlled by Berlin. The Poles don't dream. They instead have nightmares of all the times they have been invaded and forcibly suppressed throughout their history. And because of those nightmares, they have worked hard to become economically and militarily strong. Kudos to the Poles.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Dang ... well said

[@Player-re9mo]

​@@NoumenonAndPhenomenonAll Europe is struggling with population shrinkage.

[@skywillfindyou]

This is actually wrong. Poles had and have big dreams. Or even illusions. Often in history they aimed for positions they couldn't get and it bites them in de ass. I wonder if this happenns again.

[@golagiswatchingyou2966]

They are impressive but if they tear Europe apart, they will weaken themselves and everyone around them to the benefit of China, Russia and the USA which is not in their national interest.

[@Frencho9]

​@iamofadeadinsideoof1181 Dude shut up, Poland's demographics are terminal. In 2020, 1.38 births per woman vs Germany 1.53 births per woman, vs France 1.85 births per woman (highest in the developed western world). It's the other way around, Poland might end up being a coffin and it's Nail the lack of immigration to fix their demographics. Can't run a top tier economy without young manpower and high consumption rates of young couples/families

[@sarunaszav8752]

As a Lithuanian I wish Poland success in its strive for geopolitical, military and economic independence. It's a great nation which is an asset to the whole region of CEE.

[@jordanzdebski5132]

Our nation should cooperate on equal terms. 2 great nation with long glorious and sad history.

[@ArturKwaszyn]

​@jordanzdebski5132 definitely. Together we can be very strong.

[@mr._marszalek]

We should make a union again.

[@MrWinotu]

No worries brother! We stay together strong. None Russians will be harrasing our counties. Their all time goal was to defeat Us therefore we unified. We will stay strong together!

[@Heinakuhi]

Latvia and Lithuania also should speed up. Both are behind Estonia who have invest at least 2% of GDP for at least 20 years already and also compulsory army.

[@Ifraneljadida]

The Polish-Korean alliance in the making is one of the most interesting team ups in the world right now. Poland is not playing around

[@koskos153]

Right? Can't wait to see how this plays out

[@patricia5570]

😂❤

[@rotmistrzjanm8776]

Funny enough 100 years earlier polish millitary cooperated closely with japanese one. Why? Both border Russia 😅

[@catalindeluxus8545]

GOOD for you my polish brothers, Romania sends you all our support 🇷🇴🫶🇵🇱

[@kamilksiazek8019]

Romania

[@zwz882]

🇵🇱🇷🇴❤

[@adames9862]

Thank You! Greets from Poland

[@koskos153]

Thank you friend, best wishes to you too!

[@mikelpajestka1021]

​@@AaronSchlumberger Polska od 966 roku również należy do rodziny krajów łacińskich 😅 więc kolego trochę nie trafione dotakowo w przeciwieństwei do Włoch i Francji to Polska i Rumunia ma względnie podobną sytuację geopolityczną

[@chance2716]

Me and my wife (both Estonians) lived in Poland (due to my wife's work) for 1.5 years in 2021-2022. We couldn't have been more surprised over what we found - a beautiful country with beautiful people! Long live Poland, you are awesome! My wife learned Polish as well because she had to (work). I worked remotely so didn't learn it as good. She's almost fluent! We will definitely visit Poland every year and will probably move there at some point in the future. I know people from Warsaw are going to be a bit angry but KOLEEEJOOORRRZZZ!!! 💙❤️

[@2MinuteHockey]

ja pierdole

[@miguelkurc6655]

the last bit made me chuckle xd

[@BanterRanterr]

😊 Hej Kolejorz !!

[@jedimindtrix2142]

I figured you were talking about sports of some sort. Looked it up and was not surprised lol.

[@dawidczajkowski8853]

Pozdrowienia dla Estonii z Poznania ❤

[@villenj6687]

I love Poland for taking steps to a right direction. Greetings from Finland. 🇵🇱🇪🇺🇫🇮

[@GrigRP]

Hopefully they take some steps to stop being the largest recipient of aid from EU too.

[@miroslaw7105]

Regards from Poland. Finland - country of brave people (Winter war).

[@peterj5083]

Welcome to NATO, Finland!!!

[@samuelpo3378]

and the road is not so far@@stereomachine

[@UniversalMusicLtd584]

I guess but it makes me sad that this is even necessary.

[@richie_pp]

As a Slovak, I fully support a stronger Poland. Let's hope for more co-operation and closer ties between our nations.

[@amgdenis]

ano

[@wwlb4970]

By the way, can you explain what's happening in Slovakia? I've been driving through it briefly, and those elections posters, like "we won't sell you to the mafia" or "we have a solution to gypsy threat" and etc. What's going on there, lol?

[@kalle911]

this, but from Estonia. And of course we're also going on a shopping spree: HIMARS, etc. Even if some people don't like the new car tax or whatever.

[@roberturbanczyk204]

It's nesesery since Orban became pootins puppet. We might be forced to intervene in Hungary together

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

@@kalle911 yeah and how would polish power be any different from a russian one... learn some history retard... last i checked estonia was occupied by poland... literally slaves atleats in german and russian occupation, esstonian wasnt a slave and whipped

[@kosmicheskiprah]

As a Bulgarian, would love and prefer to see a modern Slavic and strong nation. Polsha can even influence on the Balkans and we can learn a lot from the country. I wish the country more prosperity and thank you for visiting our country and contribuiting to the economy. I love to see and watch the Polish amazing developments. Btw, our trolleybuses and trams in Sofia are mainly Polish 😁

[@ak5659]

When I visited Poland back in the 80's Poles would rave about Bugarian beaches and Bulgarian white wine.

[@danilakosobokov5365]

+as ukrainian)

[@niu9432]

Thanks bratochka! But I have reasonable doubts about all those videos on how Poland is becoming superpower lately. Too much coincidence with our government's narrative and to close to our elections to consider it coincidence 😉

[@jbak87]

Russia is a slavic nation.

[@PR_nick]

Poland's greatest economic success is that it will prevent the creation of a group of very influential oligarchs. Even very wealthy Poles must put Poland's interest first and not just stuff their own wallets.

[@theconqueringram5295]

The fact of the matter is that Poland has every right to protect it's territory like any other country.

[@egtaha]

Here's an idea! If anyone decides to invade Poland, they can turn their flag upside down and the invaders will then think they entered Indonesia by accident and end their invasion right away! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Anonymoose66G]

Who's denying that? The cost of said protection is what? A lower quality of life? When Poland's already in NATO and any aggression against Poland is unlikely to say the least. So what's to gain? Poland becoming a regional power? It could be a good choice in a 4+ decades but I don't see it to be honest. In my opinion it's funding that could be spent elsewhere, the biggest benefit is obviously economic influence and political influence if Poland becomes a regional power.

[@holdinmuhl4959]

The matter is not the right but the sense.

[@eng3d]

@@Anonymoose66G You can pick two: Defense Economy Poland picked defense and of course, the economy of Poland is a joke, and it can't self-sustain without the loss of hegemony from part of the EU. However, since EU currently is not healthy economically, then Poland will follow. Poland has a PMI lower than 50% since the start of the conflict, of course, it is hurting the citizens directly.

[@eddiemerc1986]

Has it ever tried to protect it from the new masters in the Potomac River? Because the world can see how easily Poland is being pushed around against Russia while left broke by replacing all its arsenal. But yeah. I guess you could dream of defending a territory in the midst of a nuclear strike era 🤯 The world wishes you the best of lucks

[@nilocblue]

I’m French-Canadian but I lived in Poland for a couple years and absolutely fell in love with the people there! Great country! So glad we’re allies! 🇵🇱 🇨🇦 ❤

[@baird5682]

It's nice to have you on our side in case shit goes down. You know, cause you're a bit like ruskies. A snow loving, war crime commiting top 5 largest countries. You guys are gonna get along with Fins so well, I can already see it. Skiing and hunting commies in Siberia 🥲

[@sebastianzukowski7985]

Poland and French being allies 😂 laughable. Us Poles we cannot forget your betrayal and unreliability: You were allies until Soviet Union decided to attack us during 2WW. Our envoy to France and general famously relied a message from France back to Poland about how you wanted to support us: (Polish envoy back to Poland)"I received the message by general Gamelin. Please don't believe a single word in the dispatch". You think the situation would be different this time? I can't see how the French living in Toulouse or Bordeaux enjoying their sunshine, oysters and foie gras would care about what happens in Eastern Europe. In fact, the moment the economic situation gets worse and they cannot afford those mentioned produce, then if NATO wouldn't crumble then at least you'd be perhaps sabotaging Poland or voicing opinions to stop the war, even at a cost for Poland just to relief yourself from any inconvenience. Didn't French president say that we shouldn't be humiliating Putin? One of the reasons why Poland doesn't buy military equipment from France or Germany on a large scale is to avoid a possibility of a sabotage during a conflict.

[@piotrkijak1774]

@@sebastianzukowski7985 That was 70y ago, also they didn't really have borders with us. America is also there now, you should really stop having grudge after 70y nobody of our ancestors would've wanted us to blame eachother instead to live in peaceful Europe allied to others.

[@wynnhorton1208]

our leaders will get us all killed, though. our leaders are traitors to their own people and use us like cannon fodder. we are serfs to them - only alive to work for them.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@piotrkijak1774 And it hasn't been tested since, so that 70y ago record - as well as numerous other aggressions against Poland from the west further back in history - is all there is go on. And America being there means little - they're easily the least invested in Polands' security cos they're literally not even on the continent.

[@Staircases]

Poland is always like this and as Czech I am supporting it. 🇨🇿 ❤ 🇵🇱

[@baird5682]

Dzięki Czesław

[@igorderka4960]

🤣🤣🤣

[@karzan995]

Lots of love to both of you from Serbia! ♥

[@ayyygfym8245]

hell yeah brother western slavs should always be close

[@testingmysoup5678]

Remember when they invaded czechia and pissed off Nazi Germany?

[@StormCatpounce]

I am all for a Polish military increase. Considering most western European states lack any sort of backbone, it is refreshing to see a change. Glory to Poland!

[@bobpadok5331]

Poland is one hundred years behind Russia in military advancement..ukraine was second most powerfull military in europe and within one and half year they lost more than milion soldiers...in catstrophic death ratio 20/1...even if ukrainians now turned west..they would smash poland in two weeks... Russia is greatest military in the world and even if whole nato tried to go full speed war..they would be defeated...

[@kapergames5038]

@@bobpadok5331too much vodka russian bot… 😂

[@zeus2zeus2zeus2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@bobpadok5331

[@bobpadok5331]

@@kapergames5038 nato is paper tiger and once bully exposed..collapse is next.

[@VincentJenks]

Poland is the new center of Europe! Can’t wait to visit and see my ancestral homeland. I’ve heard so many great things.

[@CUBETechie]

You can visit now

[@VincentJenks]

@@CUBETechie Oh sure, no hesitation in visiting. Just not a good time for me, right now. It'll happen someday!

[@CUBETechie]

@@VincentJenks why?

[@gorilladisco9108]

Can Polen to space?

[@alexeyeryomin2962]

🤣🤣🤣 лучше в Питер съезди - там культуры побольше

[@AP-rp7mr]

As a Belarusian, I support strong Poland. Hope soon we can establish good relations. Of course after death of our dictator. Long live Poland.

[@My_initials_are_O.G.cuz_I_am]

Freedom to Belarus!

[@zeus2zeus2zeus2]

honestly? as a Pole, I prefer Belarus to Ukraine, we Poles remember the degenerates from the OUN and UPA who murdered defenseless Polish children and women, I support you to turn not so much from Lukashenko, but completely from the Russians

[@anonanon4631]

@@My_initials_are_O.G.cuz_I_am Freedom for Poland !

[@bit4969]

You should keep away from todays Poland, if Poland together with the West will bring you "freedom" your entire country will be taken over by international bankers and corporations and this will be the end of Belarusian nation. They will make you poor and efectivelly birth rate will drop down significantly. This is what happened in Poland after 1989. After next thirty years Polish population will be reduced by 20 millions or more.

[@iamaloafofbread8926]

​@anonanon4631 More free than Russia and Belarus, I'll tell ya this

[@michaelkovacic2608]

Cheers to Poland from Austria, you guys are amazing! 🇦🇹 🇵🇱

[@wisnia367]

Austria to tchórze

[@Challanger463]

@@wisnia367 Tchórze to mało powiedziane, my ich ratowaliśmy pod Wiedniem a oni nam zabory zrobili, a potem jako jedno państwo (3 rzesza) zaatakowali nas i mordowali niewinnych i bezbronnych. To nie zwykli tchórze, to skurwysyny

[@Sebastian-fk3gs]

​@@wisnia367Austrians who refuse to pay for European security and joining NATO while being the capital for russian espionage missions in Europe.

[@sirensynapse5603]

You spawned Hitler, and can't even join NATO and do your part. Fook Austria. No offense. Luverly country.

[@Krogan4]

Thanks! We also wish you well.

[@campfireeverything]

Got so much appreciation for Polish people and the nation of Poland. And it's incredible what you have done for Ukrainians. Big love from Australia 🇦🇺❤🇵🇱

[@p5ychonaut]

They are ungrateful post soviet still oligarch ruled joke of a state

[@alexeyeryomin2962]

Скоро и австралийцам США предоставят возможность "сделать что-нибудь" для Тайваня...

[@bobpadok5331]

Fooling ukrainians into war they cant sin..what a achievement...one milion death ukrainian soldiers..is catastrophe.

[@koskos153]

Thank you friend:)

[@pinecone3334]

Good for Poland! Love from the USA 🇺🇸

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

Fooock You Buddy Fooock you from AMERICA, Rip US dollar BRICS is the Future

[@David_D.15]

Good for American 🇺🇸 and bad for Poland 🇵🇱 But the people are to stupid to understand 😉

[@ThomasWayne4312]

In time of need, the Americans will send weapons, the French will talk about it 😂

[@Roxxek]

roosevelt chuj

[@ihnamotokumamoto5164]

Well done, Poland! Your brothers from Romania got your back! 🇵🇱🇷🇴

[@niu9432]

It's great that You like us so much! I really appreciate (I love Romania as well), but please don't get too excited. Elections are coming in Poland and our ruling party has way too much money to spend (wonder who's gonna pay for that 😉), so they are spending money to get such videos in English language YT channels making impression of Poland being superpower. This is the way they want to convince independent voters that are out of Polish "public" TV bubble (TVPiS, TVTrwam, etc.). They've made all that funding in last National Defence Act being out of control of parliament for a reason 😉

[@ihnamotokumamoto5164]

The thing is that we (eastern European states) need to be more secure independent and help each other in the future, especially with this one neighbour in the vicinity.😉@@niu9432

[@cLaw27]

But who has our back? 😅

[@_Ocariao]

Long live Poland! Love from Brazil

[@jakejrly1508]

My Poland friend explained that growing up they were always reminded of the tragedy during WW1, WW2, and the Cold War. Poland was the stepping stone of other European powers. The Poland people never forget the many times they were invaded, occupied, and taken advantage of.

[@grzegorzmalenta2359]

And being betrayed by allies .....

[@tolgacetin2799]

as a Turk, I support Polish efforts for a larger military spending and overall trying to amass military power. Westerners might look at you in a way to judge your attempts but we know the enemy at your door better than most of them. When things come to a breaking point we might all be left alone and if such a scenario ever happens you will be able to protect your own. Plus if Poland becomes stronger, it can help develop eastern parts of Europe, furthering EU's prosperity. It is also worthy to mention that a word given by a Pole is much more trustworthy than that of a Russian.

[@sebastianzukowski7985]

The moment the western countries start feeling any inconvenience from a war there will be voices to stop it, even at a cost for Poland. Many alliances in the past were fragile, can't see how NATO could be different.

[@eskil6096]

Thank you for your kind words, I highly appreciate Turkey and Turks, we really get along well. Unfortunately many Turkish people view Poland as some underdeveloped poor country - I see that in many comments on the internet. It makes me feel sad. I think we should cooperate as close as possible.

[@AlpArslanTheSeljuk]

​@@eskil6096after reading "the next 100 years" my view in Poland changed

[@jaanreimand9398]

respect to Erdogan 🤝

[@GM-vt6is]

Sad that Greece has to arm itself even more heavily than Poland because it has Turkey as its terrible neighbour though.

[@franug]

Excited for these times of change in Europe. Kudos for the Poles from Chile

[@loebas667]

As a Dutch, nothing but love and respect for out Polish friends.

[@esztemeszte89]

The Dutch people from Alkmaar also loves us? I was stopped by police before match only for being Polish, I didn’t even know that there will be any match that day (I’m not into football at all). You guys have strange ways if showing love 🤔

[@learnedeldersofteemo8917]

​@@esztemeszte89in Gelderland I have around 10 Polish friends they are great.

[@esztemeszte89]

I spent more than 6 years in your country and I never met a Dutch person who has Polish friends outside work/university so of course you don’t say truth. Those years teached me to not trust Dutch people at all. There is superiority complex and a lot of contempt towards us behind your fake smiles. You can tell stories about your imaginary friends to Polish people who have never been in your country or to ones who just arrived, but not to me.

[@learnedeldersofteemo8917]

@@esztemeszte89 hahahaha well don't know what to say, I met them all because our children play together. Sorry you have not had a good experience here in NL.

[@esztemeszte89]

@@learnedeldersofteemo8917 Several Dutch people tried to beat me up for speaking Polish on the phone, every time I wrote on Tinder that I was from Poland it was the end of the conversation, I read hundreds of hate-filled comments by Dutch people against Poles, I was called "kut Pool" several times and had my back turned on information about where I was from. At work, a Pole works the hardest, an African or Moroccan gets a lighter job and is not admonished for talking while working. We are rewarded for our hard work by watching Turks and Moroccans get permanent contracts. It's hard to talk about good experiences here, don't you think? How do I suppose to respect your compatriots?

[@arkadiuszdzik3452]

An interesting fact - nobody is worried by Poland being powerful. Everybody understands that no matter how militarized Poland is, there is no threat to nobody. Just peace and quiet. A good thing.

[@Ula-Ka]

Exept Russians, they keep discussing in all seriousness how Poland wants to invade Ukraine and Belarus.

[@julianmarco4185]

Well, reasonably you are right about that. But... Poland wasn't born 100 years ago. It existed for over 1000 years and it did have it's own Empire "the Polish-Lithuanian Empire" before Russia had theirs... All I am saying is that give people the right amount of power and they tend to get a bit ambitious.

[@michalpanakamanana1048]

@@julianmarco4185 We (Poles) also had Moscow tbh ;p

[@grzegorzmalenta2359]

Two countries worry a lot about our rising military position. Russia and (P)russia. We here consider those two as two bodies of one killing organism.

[@snowman2970]

@@A.Gentlemann Poland experienced invasion and oppression from both the NAZI and Soviet Regimes which is still fresh in their memories. They will fight to the last citizen to be free but would never instigate an attack on anyone.

[@ProdFluxoxo]

Love from Canada ❤ Poland has gone though so much throughout history. Proud to be on your side.

[@jacike]

And now we are robbed to pay and serve to NATZI.

[@enricohasselhoff5936]

By chance I got to Poland a few years ago for a week and didn't expect how fine it felt being there, how orderly the Poles were to keep their country right and how straightforward the people are. I very much enjoy having Poland as a strong Eastern neighbour to help defend Europe against the Russians, because our Western neighbour France, well, won't protect Europe from France 😉 Sorry, had a few beers. All the best from Germany 🇩🇪🇵🇱💪🏻 (And to France also 😊👍🏻)

[@grzegorzmalenta2359]

Thank you for your nice words, but if you want absolute freedom, move to Poland and stay here longer. The language is complex, but many of your compatriots speak Polish well. Then you see and feel what freedom means.

[@koskos153]

Hahaha thanks, and cheers!

[@adams2014]

🥂🤣🤣

[@dcbaars]

👌🏼 I approve this. Apparently I am 1/8 polish (rest Dutch). I am proud of Poland making this incredible economic shift in a few decades!

[@jaimesantacana6294]

Let me guess, your grandfather was a soldier of General Maczek's 1st Armored Division? :)

[@sarantis1995]

​@@jaimesantacana6294it should bea great grandfather/mother of Polish origin to make them 1/8 Polish

[@rohank6845]

Love my Polish brothers from India ❤️🫡

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

Polish and Indians brothers? 😅

[@gabbar51ngh]

​@@qwertyqwerty-zi6drhe's not being literal. Just showing support for Poland.

[@eskil6096]

@@qwertyqwerty-zi6drActually yes. Most of India’s population is indoeuropean just like Poles :) Yes, it’s a remote connection but still :)

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@eskil6096 "Most of India’s population is indoeuropean" - you know who the last people to emphasize this were? Hint: It's Polands' neighbour, over half a century ago...💀☠

[@nash797]

@@qwertyqwerty-zi6drif a Paki can find Turks their so called brothers..

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

After everything Poland has suffered at the hands of its neighbors, I can't fault them for this course they're taking. I'm fairly sure most Poles remember the betrayals, lack of promised support, etc. No, Poles have for the first time in many generations taken control of their country. As an American, I have the greatest respect for their actions. I'm with them.

[@vincentperiolat4610]

Well said, 100% agree! Respect

[@MrGreg771]

.NATO is an instrument in US hands!Poland must buy everything USA want to sell in price fixed by USA.They don,t care about poor social situation in Poland they want to push Poland into ukrainian war in the case of Ukraine loose.They are ready to sacrifice Poland in the name of Wall Street and NATO interests

[@grzegorzwalas4125]

Truth is that we don't remember anything except soviet occupation. Of course, we like to talk and listen about history. But we don't remember ww2, our grandpa's either died or are too young to remember it. However, I guess, Polish people won't tolerate another occupation. That's why we hate Russia, that's why we don't support idea of european super-state.

[@MrGreg771]

@@grzegorzwalas4125 .NATO is an instrument in US hands!Poland must buy everything USA want to sell in price fixed by USA.They don,t care about poor social situation in Poland they want to push Poland into ukrainian war in the case of Ukraine loose.They are ready to sacrifice Poland in the name of Wall Street and NATO interests

[@jacike]

Poland is US of Terror puppet at the moment. Lead by the fascist party (NSDAP style). The other half of monoparty is proEU, proUSA. Top of politicians are communistic (before 1989) secret service informants. Polish are robbed to sponsor NATZI UPAine. Did you hear about NATZI in Europe before? Did you hear about millions of dead ppl? Now Poland is occupied by US of Terror soldiers. NATZI is ILLEGAL in Poland! Like 3 yr's ago was normal that NATZI UPA students with NATZI cult flags in Poland was sentenced by Polish courts. But not anymore since US of Terror occupation.

[@roberts.5383]

The truth is that there is no Europe without a strong Poland. Poland gives safety and shelter to its neighbors. Let us all pray for Poland!

[@tedcrilly46]

Poland is the top beneficiary of EU funds. By quite a distance too. Germany and France are top contributors. So Polands neighbors give the means for Poland to give safety, whatever that means.

[@aro8000]

@@tedcrilly46 Do you think this is free money that Poland receives from the EU? How many Polish hypermarkets make huge money in bigest cities in France, Germany or Portugal? How many Polish made cars were bought by Germans, French or Italians last year? How many German, French, Italian women, men and children wear Polish running shoes, hoodies, ride Polish bikes, or how many Austrians ride Polish skis in winter? How many Spaniards came on holiday to the Polish seaside this summer? How many Polish banks and insurance companies benefit from their French, German, Dutch or Spanish customers? Poland is a beneficiary of EU funds, yes, but it doesn't mean that EU countries do not earn huge amounts of money from Poles. It's a poor sight if you only look at one side of the coin. It's even worse if you're not curious about what's on the other side.

[@tedcrilly46]

@@aro8000 so you and the other guy above can talk about one side of the coin but I can't? Poland is just another European country.

[@undo9498]

after the world wars pols have spread across the entire world it dosent matter wich country you visit polish people are there @@aro8000

[@ryankwan1934]

@@aro8000 Sure, but it's hyperbole to suggest that Europe doesn't exist without a strong Poland. You could easily turn this point on its head: how many Polish made cars would exist without German engineers? How many Polish made shoes would exist without designers in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal or the US? How large would Orlen or PGNiG be without German machinery? How productive would be Miedź or JSW be without engineers and machinery from other EU countries? Yes, Poland is a large economy, but it's highly dependent on the rest of the EU for its successes.

[@Loooam]

I live and was raised in the US, but through the internet have many good friends in Poland. I don’t know how they feel about how intense the military spending is, maybe too much too fast. But they’re the best people I know, and I’m glad at least they’ll be more safe. Polska gurom ❤

[@michalpanakamanana1048]

When there is a chance that someone will attack you, better to have gun bought on instalments than have nothing.

[@wiciuwiciu2783]

Compared to other spendings (like COVID ones) it's not that much 😊

[@kikixchannel]

There is a division between what the Poles think, like there would be anywhere else. There are people that grew too comfortable with the long-lasting peace and live in the bubble that 'no one will attack Poland, so it's a waste', while there are also those that wish to learn from history and realize that a promise is not worth the ink to write it on paper, so peace for Poland will only last as long as Poland will have the strength to deter anyone from attacking it. This idea can be seen clearly in how EU plays an economic warfare with Poland (pressuring Poland one-sidedly for trying to implement laws that are operational for years in other countries, like Germany, with EU completely ignoring or downplaying them for said other countries). Polish economy is not strong enough right now to defend itself against that but it is growing, so they are trying to suppress it. This same thing would happen with physical warfare at some point if Poland will not have a strong enough military.

[@sososo4713]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention along with Korean tanks Poland is also receiving the technical know-how to build them in house.

[@angelcabeza6464]

you mean korean american they are working with American defense companies

[@joe6167]

@@angelcabeza6464 Part of the deal with Korea involves technology transfers that will see factories constructed in Poland, so that Poland and Korea can jointly participate in the european arms market.

[@wiciuwiciu2783]

Exactly. And those cooperation is even bigger and goes waaaaaaaay deeper. We had good ties to South Korea (sauerkraut cabbage alliance!) Mostly after communism downfall; Daewoo, Ssangyoung, KIA, Hyundai, Doosan, Samsung... But they are going to be rampart now! :)

[@wiciuwiciu2783]

​@@angelcabeza6464win-win situation considering purchases from USA and South Korea

[@henrystrzel928]

Yes south-korean are really most important for Poland.

[@doxx2265]

Poland has been the victim to surrounding bully power states for their entire history. It has breed generations of strong people with one of the strong sense of “f*ck around and find out.” Tech equalizes David and Goliath and Poland wants to make good friends with the best in smart weapons. I welcome this self independent Poland and look forward to growing Polish US friendship.

[@eramorn]

I live in Belgium, This country used to be an heavy industry centre of Europe. Now it’s only a shadow of it former self. But Poland and Romania are becoming industrial powerhouses of the EU. If Poland would disappear then most housing markets and transport industry in Western Europe will crumble. Poland and Romania deserve this. They worked very hard left theirs family behind to gain money in other countries. Congratulations Poland 🎉💪

[@frankschaeffer8153]

Nonsense. If Western European countries actually sent home those who do not belong and used their wealth to build up their own countries rather than pay for the world and especially Poland then they would be great powers again. In reality, Poland is getting rich off of EU money.

[@sirgallant5000]

@@frankschaeffer8153 cope

[@jhonjhon3715]

Belgium is more than capable of supporting itself.

[@Robert-ze1vw]

@@frankschaeffer8153 Some in Poland are already proving that Poland is a net contributor to the EU. Which means he pays more than he gets. Whether they're right doesn't matter. It is important that the attitude of Western countries towards Poland will have its consequences. Barbecuing Poland, exceeding the treaty powers of the Brussels administration. All this is publicized and used by the current party. Why doesn't the Germans sell tanks to Poland? Didn't they want to make a profit from selling 1000 machines? Why is Poland reluctant to buy French armaments? Other examples? Nuclear power plants from USA and Korea. Why are the Italians and British representatives of Western concerns? For me it is obvious that the socialist parties will not win the next elections to the EU parliament. Do I like the current batch? I don't like it. But it is not for the Germans or the EU to interfere in the internal affairs of Poland.

[@eramorn]

@@jhonjhon3715 It's possible that next year Belgium don't exist anymore. We have general elections next year and the pols are already showing that Flanders will go more nationalistic and far-right and Wallonia more to the far left . We are already the country that broke the world record to function without a government. Also the state finance of Belgium is in a much worse state than that of Poland. Since Poland didn't have the same credit rating as Belgium in the past, they where forced to be more modest with public spending.

[@thelastdruidofscotland]

I am scottish, and feel pride in seeing poland face the russians down, I also want to express my thanks to them for doing it, they saved Ukraine, and Europe.

[@pawekaczmarek2542]

Do you know about Scottish emigration to Poland from XIVth century.... I imagine if that is taught in Scottish schools. When I did my ancestry DNA test I was very surprised how Northern Scotland glows red on my map

[@VladimirStevanoviclennon33]

You are London, and England King familly lover...so who expect more of you? Stay out and dont say I am Scotish...

[@fixipszikon6670]

Mr. scottish, what are you talking about? Nobody saved Ukraine and Europe. Ukraine is still in huge trouble, and Europe will not be attacked by Russia unless Europe (NATO) enters the war unprovoked.

[@alexeyeryomin2962]

🤣🤣🤣 Русские вот за шотландцев, их свободу от англичан, и их свободное волеизъявления самостоятельного присоединения к ЕС :)

[@VladimirStevanoviclennon33]

@@alexeyeryomin2962 🤣🤣

[@GOATMENTATOR]

Poland is based, the Baltics stand together with you

[@jacksevert3099]

Poland receives the most EU economic aid and the most US foreign policy aid aka weapons. Is Socialism based?

[@tusek1979]

@@jacksevert3099 no you fruit fly brain, only Luxembourg does

[@Zampierre]

?????@@jacksevert3099

[@tonysoprano12345]

​@@jacksevert3099national socialism is based - international capitalism is not

[@LibertysetsquareJack]

@@tonysoprano12345 Well in that case Poland should have stayed in the Warsaw Pact.

[@futurekron]

Being a Polish-American, I'm so proud of Poland! I'm working on my citizenship by descent, and couldn't be more pleased that they're standing up for themselves.

[@GrigRP]

Kek, average mutt

[@futurekron]

@@GrigRPKek! Oh, big time.

[@2MinuteHockey]

property ownership in Poland can be very profitable because property tax is so low and they need US business culture

[@futurekron]

@@2MinuteHockey Great to know. How are property prices there, though? Can you still get a little farm or small holding for a good price in the country? That's what I'm looking for. I have something like that here in the USA. What are the best real estate portals there?

[@jacksevert3099]

Yea don't be surprised if the locals still think you suck

[@Doge-tk4pp]

I love, and a bit envious to Poland that they became so succesful. Greetings from Hungary.

[@hyhhy]

When will Hungary reclaim the territories that were stolen from it? At least Poland was given a lot of German territories by Stalin (although they seem to want even more).

[@lightningboltpt]

@@hyhhy lmao russian troll

[@hyhhy]

@@lightningboltpt I'm trolling a bit, but I'm not Russian.

[@polishboy1702]

We Poles have been Hungarians friends, we are presently too and we will eternally ,for ever! You are our beloved brothers.

[@FireDragon16180]

@@hyhhy you will never take anything again, it is best for you to leave forever Europe and go to your new friends and let them colonize you in Siberia, they need caucasians there

[@lukasj19999]

As a german, I want a strong poland 🇩🇪🤝🇵🇱

[@sharpclaw24]

We know, because Germany is cancelling more plans to increase the military budget 🙄

[@CentauriSphere]

truly yes

[@lukasj19999]

thats one reason yeah 😅@@sharpclaw24

[@mattthehamster]

Polin or ukropolin in the future

[@BlueWhiteKnight]

You still got REPARATIONS to pay

[@lloyd9500]

Nothing but love for the Poles. Love from the UK 🇬🇧🇵🇱

[@PbThunder]

UK and Poland are great allies, we love Poland 🇬🇧❤️🇵🇱

[@Roxxek]

Dawaj na zmywak do Polski

[@Welkon1]

We’re at the time in history where Poland not only exists but is a powerhouse again

[@TheHal90000]

no we're not

[@Nikolay_Grigoryev]

That usually ends badly for Poland.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Who in the EU are whining about Poland's buildup?? Let's out the worthless cowards, the ones that don't care if they are slaves to the Russia Imperial Empire.

[@LeoMajor1]

I don't think they have the economy to be a powerhouse.....

[@TheHal90000]

​@@LeoMajor1 I don't think we have either. In these uncertain times it may be good to have strong army. But this is for our defense only. And it's very costly and imported.

[@grimhhch]

As a Brit I say GO ON POLAND 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@rekaroob2589]

Go Poland! Love from Hungary ❤

[@pawe7564]

Love too :)

[@messmeg7582]

Love Hungary from Poland!

[@zeus2zeus2zeus2]

Greetings from Poland

[@bananagirl006]

I live in the very South of Poland. Because of that, when I was little we would go on vacation to Hungary instead of Polish sea, because the distance is closer to HUN rather than Baltic. AND, the weather you have is just splendid. So sunny and warm. I have no idea how my parents figured out this move, but it was certainly 200 iq. Hungary is also growing to be a powerful country, and you have this amazing weather for tourism in your arsenal.

[@maqmaqoo9157]

Excellent Video, and can I just say, as a Polish person who's emigrated a long time ago, I am immensely proud of my country and what it has accomplished. I can't wait to see where it all goes... One way or another will probably be some exciting stuff... Also, my heart goes out to all of you in the comments, seeing the support from you guys, from all Polish people at home and abroad WE LOVE YOU ALL TOO, Come visit and spend some of your money, we got the best cured meats in the world... Hands down...

[@garethhahahah2037]

I don't know about the cured meats, but them potato dumpling are nice.

[@mattkaczmarek1152]

Just a note on pronunciation... "Warsaw" is English "Warschau" (var-shao) is German "Warszawa" (var-SHA-va) is Polish

[@the-quintessenz]

Nobody can pronounce Polish words.

[@susangoaway]

With things going as they are, I don't think the second one is too wrong ;^)

[@danielpixa2305]

@@the-quintessenz you cant

[@danielsuchorowiec7314]

Polish people can...

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

No no, NO-ONE CAN PRONOUNCE POLISH WORDS.

[@ballamizan]

Love Poland from Hungary ❤

[@Taco_By]

My brother ❤!

[@miroslaw7105]

Regards from Poland. All the best.

[@valentintattoo]

😂

[@red.menace0074]

Even thou diplomatic frontiers have changed, we love the Hungarian people. If you can leave this soviet nightmare behind. Their influence have poisoned your government like cancer

[@miroslaw7105]

@@red.menace0074 Daj spokój, oni mają nieco inne doświadczenia historyczne. Mnie też dziwi ich neutralność w tej sprawie po tym co im ruskie zrobili w 1956, ale to ich sprawa.

[@ZnamTwojaMama101]

Kocham Polsce z Philippines!🇵🇭❤️🇵🇱

[@allegro3785]

It should be "Kocham Polskę z Filipin" :) Pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@ZnamTwojaMama101]

@@allegro3785 oops

[@allegro3785]

@@ZnamTwojaMama101 Nie zauważyłem nicku :)

[@maras3naraz]

User name checks out

[@jak00bspyr72]

It is worth to mention, that Poland acquires not 250, but 366 Abrams tanks. It's 250 brand new M1A2 SepV3's and 116 ex-Marine Corp M1A1 FEP.

[@wasabiajaponica5564]

366 targets for heat seeking missiles.

[@jak00bspyr72]

@@wasabiajaponica5564 You do realise we're going to have an active protection system that will be unmatched for whatever Russia could afford?

[@garethhahahah2037]

@@wasabiajaponica5564 Do Russia even have that many missiles left? So as long as them tanks never turn west they should be mostly safe.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@garethhahahah2037 People have been predicting Russia running out of missiles for a year now. Have fun testing that prediction by visiting Ukraine and hearing how often the air raid sirens go off.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@jak00bspyr72 Ukraine has had to set aside its western supplied tanks in its counteroffensive precisely because they were being taken out too rapidly by Russian antitank weapons. Hence why their offensive has been slowed down so much, due to having to abandon the aggressive armored thrust in favour of a more creeping infantry push. You'd better hope that active protection system is better than what you gave the Ukrainians...

[@notarmchairhistorian7779]

Europe has lived through a long time of relative peace it has forgotten the price of maintaining such a peace. Poland had not forgotten.

[@pierreofmontecristo2730]

Dumb take. Europe has not forgotten, that is why they gave so much money to Poland

[@peterj5083]

@@pierreofmontecristo2730 You meant to say Ukraine.

[@pierreofmontecristo2730]

@@peterj5083 Poland has gotten huge amounts of money from the EU.

[@Har1ByWorld]

@@pierreofmontecristo2730 XD you mean money Polands pay to eu? cuz all countries pay and Poland get less real % of money that it gives. So no.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Well ... The US taxpayer has been paying the cost for that peace since 1945. Harsh, but true. I'm a social democrat and recognize the US's errors, but I can't afford to ignore that. And no European should. All those Americans without state healthcare? Well, where do you think the money for healthcare has gone in the federal subject? 30% of the US budget goes to defense, intelligence and the military. In European nations it's usually between 1% and 2%. So guess who has been footing the bill?

[@Special_K_42069]

Poland sees the writing on the wall, or in this case, the fighting in Ukraine. They’re absolutely making the right call. 🇩🇪 🇺🇸 support you

[@joekertesz8470]

Sure you would. Let the Slaves kill one on other😂while you munch on your hamburger.😂😂

[@MrMAC8964]

Go friggin Poland !!!! You are a huge part of us all , never forget .cheers

[@realkina84]

Poland stronk: from meme to reality. Jokes aside, i will always be in awe how a country with such a geography and neighboors managed to carry itself around and keep a strong nation. I love Poland❤

[@jacksevert3099]

Poland receives the most EU economic aid and the most US foreign policy aid aka weapons. There solved the puzzle

[@realkina84]

@@jacksevert3099you talk about the last 20 years or so. There had to be a Poland alive to receive help from the EU and US to fill the infrastructure gap left behind by the russian oppression. Poland freed itself out of it without help from outside for example. Anyway, money well spent it seems, Poland is becoming a strong nation.

[@Matt-rw9py]

@@jacksevert3099 Poland opened its market to western companies at the expense of Polish businesses hence the EU funds are less than the profits being made by western companies in Poland.

[@catchapl]

@@jacksevert3099 oh you shitposted here too xDDD go away russian troll

[@advancetotabletop5328]

@jack: What‘s wrong with allies? Or is that a foreign concept to Russia?

[@TDK2K]

Met a bunch of Polish soldiers passing through our American terminal in the Middle East and swapped patches. Well done, Poland!

[@perrierthomas9507]

the us military lost to iraq and afghanistan lol

[@LemSportsinterviews]

@@perrierthomas9507 can't they get an A for Effort at least cmon

[@JanKowalski-zk6ph]

@@perrierthomas9507 they won lol they got oil, gold therefore money, they didnt come there to take them over xD

[@TheAntinowherelane]

​@@JanKowalski-zk6phand opium. US farmed a ton of it if Afghanistan

[@maciek_k.cichon]

@@perrierthomas9507 lol, so did the Soviets. It's funnier because they installed a communist gov, then invaded it and lost 😆

[@AlexanderRay92]

The EU doesn't have the right to criticize Poland's internal domestic politics while Poland is the only one bothering to take any real step to back up its military commitments. And it really only matters what the US and Turkey thinks of Poland's politics with regard to NATO anyway.

[@kaksspl]

Oh no, Poland absolutely deserves all the criticism. Helping Ukraine is the only good thing our government has done in its 8 years long control. Otherwise it's been ruining our economy, our freedom, our law, our education, our budget and yes, our military too. So what if they increase the numbers if Belarus's choppers are free to fly in our airspace and Russian missiles with nuclear capacity are found in the middle of our territory half a year after landing with nobody giving a fuck?

[@tedcrilly46]

Yes it does. Poland is the top beneficiary of EU funds, by a distance. If Poland is taking steps to 'back up its commitments' its doing so with EU tax-payers money. Nato can disappear, its not 1980, we don't need nato hanging around. Russia can't beat Ukraine.

[@ryankwan1934]

Actually, the EU does have a right. It's a part of the agreement when you join the EU. You must maintain certain domestic standards of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. If Poland doesn't want to abide by those and stop accepting EU taxpayer money, they are free to leave the EU.

[@AlexanderRay92]

@@ryankwan1934 Maybe the EU should start paying Poland for being their old meaningful defense in that case

[@ryankwan1934]

@@AlexanderRay92 Let's not kid ourselves. While Poland is a valuable partner in NATO, it spends less in absolute terms than the UK, Germany, France, Ukraine, Italy and Spain. Moreover, it's less than the US spends on the EU as a whole. No, Poland is not holding up the EU's defense. I (and the rest of the NATO members I'm sure) appreciate Poland's contribution to the alliance. However, let's not pretend that Poland is not receiving anything in return. To pretend that Poland is the only one propping up the alliance so it can obviate its EU responsibilities is...ridiculous.

[@GraniteStateofMind]

More power to Poland. Don’t let the other NATO and EU states tell you how to run your national security.

[@erwaldox]

Exactly, fuck EU dictatorship

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Its obvious most of the EU don't take violent subjugation by Russia very seriously. So they want to drag Poland down to their low level IQ and very low willingness to have a competent military deterence. Mark my words.....the US will probably not be able to bail out their sorry butts, as we will be busy with China and North Korea. Europe has lots of modern countries that should easily thump Russian forces, but it looks like they don't care.

[@Veritas-66]

The Poles are winning in every way. They complain about the EU constantly but receive the most amount of money from it. It's current military budget is almost the same as how much it receives in aid from the EU. You have to respect the grift.

[@snaker9er]

​@@Veritas-66The only thing the EU is good for. Less grift and more realism.

[@WwZa7]

@@Veritas-66 You have to invest in your speedbump, if you want it's teeth to be effective. EU knows this, and they'd rather not take any chances.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Poland is beginning to play the same role in Nato rhat West Germany did in Nato during the Cold War: the main Nato front-line state.

[@The_Mad_King]

Poland is AWESOME !!! I like how they handled immigration, I like how they handled Covid, I like how they vote !!! I believe I could visit Poland as a tourist and feel safe !!! Well done Poland !✊

[@user-su3xv6yi1y]

How did we handled covid?

[@wisnia367]

​@@user-su3xv6yi1yJej chodzi o akcje znakowania stada

[@ryankwan1934]

@@user-su3xv6yi1y Yeah that was a pretty weird statement. Poland had a higher COVID-19 mortality and infection rate than other large countries like Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France, Germany and Turkey.

[@faustosar6151]

They suffered nazionalism and communism, so they now what they don't want with profound clarity.

[@Mr.Isquierdo]

I want Poland to be strong. If it's their time, they shouldn't be buried anymore

[@dracul3220]

Long live Poland 🇵🇱

[@alexeyeryomin2962]

в гимне - пессимистично, как и в украинском "ещё не умерла"...

[@craigkdillon]

France could play its game because it has Germany and Poland between it and Russia. Countries on the FRONT line, want US presence and assurance. That is why Germany wanted our troops and bases during the Cold War. Poland is on the front line in this New Cold War, so US troops and bases belong there for the same reasons.

[@TheSuperappelflap]

Using Russian aggression as a pretext for more American imperialism. Nice. I wonder why those bases in Germany were never mothballed after the cold war was over? 100 thousand US soldiers in Germany to this day.

[@drdf7500]

Good analogy

[@michalsawa881]

We were always at frontline. Its just how it is. And thanks to that we have National Spirit that stands out above any other Nation.

[@haisenbergwisnia135]

You said Poland lacks of soft power within EU and you are right, after UK left i have a feeling it's only Germany&France that are heared, and not only Poland, but the whole eastern region of EU lacks of their voice maybe it will change in the future

[@Quickshot0]

Lots of places are heard in Europe, it's voting systems don't allow just a few countries to dominate it. One kind of just has to think back to cases where The Netherlands, Finland, Italy, etc caused things to be delayed or changed. If it feels like some central European states are getting a lot of complaints thrown to them, well it should also be remembered that Hungary is breaking the EU charter, Poland has done some questionable things concerning EU rules and such as well. That can create a misconception I think of how power really works in Europe.

[@networkgeekstuff9090]

It might, Poland's economy is on the path to be in 10 years catching up to UK in GDP per capita numbers. EU's policy influence is solely based on population and economy size.

[@daniellarson3068]

I don't live even close to Europe, but I can see Ukraine joining EU within a decade. Poland will have a close ally in EU.

[@morgainebarkefors9806]

I don't really agree that eastern Europe lack a voice in the EU, but I agree that France and Germany definitely are the two heavy weights. Rather, it's specifically Polish and Hungarian governments that forfeit their soft power by intentionally breaking EU law. The union's values are "human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights" - and it should be obvious that it becomes an issue when member states stray away from several of those core ideals.

[@morgainebarkefors9806]

​@@Quickshot0Indeed, there's plenty of Eastern European countries - all but the two mentioned - which aren't breaking the charter and can cooperate to achieve their goals in Brussels just fine.

[@costinhalaicu2746]

A military-economic partnership is taking shape, between Poland, Ukraine and Romania. That imo has a chance to be even more significant than the Visegrad group, given the combined size and population of the three countries (100 million people).

[@the-quintessenz]

All three countries are heavily reliant on Western European money. Without foreign currency debt including a structurally stable exchange rate, these three countries wouldn't exist.

[@agricola]

Huge exaggeration @@the-quintessenz

[@SkywalkerWroc]

@@agricola Maybe an exaggeration, but fundamentally correct.

[@PHelsing]

@@the-quintessenz Romanian here. Yes the old eastern block still needs help, true but we have been fighting for our independence forever. if we fail, the west falls in the next second. And it's not the first time this is happening historically. So that being said, i'm ok with having f22 and 35 and a10 flying overhead. i'm okay with having nuclear bombers overhead. Why? easy...if they commies try something again, the whole world will pay. So don't think we are weak. without us, your industries would fail because the west has no engineers left. the home made ones are largely inept. and if for example Romania decides to stop exporting oil and gas(yes we are a producer, and yes the law allows us to do that) then central Europe would suffer(OMV especially)

[@schepvogelk5971]

Poland and ukr are not really good friends.

[@frankgarcia8599]

Za wolność naszą i Waszą

[@mareka3740]

For our and your freedom !

[@henryksztacheta8543]

Powiedz to ludziom mordowanym przez neobanderowcow na Donbasie ,pizdusiu. Czy krewnym pomordowanych w bestialski sposób na Wołyniu i w Bieszczadach przez UPA.

[@koskos153]

Piękne słowa!

[@jantjarks7946]

Journalist: Are you scared of German militarism? Polish guy: **falls laughing from the chair** 🤺🤷😉

[@indibat3397]

the germans are sleeping. Not weak

[@SkywalkerWroc]

Germany becoming a serious military player in Europe would actually be very good for Poland. Especially if they could run a large scale production of munitions and get our military industrial complex involved in some of these bleeding-edge programmes (I mean... even Spain gets involved in them, but never Poland :/ )

[@jaeger1447]

@@SkywalkerWroc Germany supporting Polish rearmament would seem like a no-brainer, but between Rheinmetall/KMW and PGZ, it seems like they have difficulty getting along. Big opportunity for Hanwha, I guess.

[@SkywalkerWroc]

@@jaeger1447 Yea, but then there's PiS that wanted to profit off Rheinmetall helping Ukrainians, so.... I don't get my hopes high.

[@hkonhelgesen]

Poland are defensive against Russia. Because of bad experience from Pax Sovjetum. It has nothing to do with Germany.

[@hjalmarzolachristensen8080]

Niech żyje Polska!

[@2MinuteHockey]

thanks for the deluge

[@adamwnt]

Thank you, can’t wait to welcome you in our Nato family, hopefully in a month or two max

[@baird5682]

And so we are. Finally on the same side. Standing against Russian Empire.

[@grzegorzwalas4125]

​@@baird5682 this is no empire. This is ruined chineese angry, hungry dog.

[@JayKeggerlord]

Much love from the US to all our NATO brothers and sisters (and, in Sweden's case, soon to be brothers and sisters)! Also, looking forward to a stronger Poland! Poland is AWESOME! :)

[@piotrthorgal]

As a Pole thanks for all Your support in comments, just wanted to say that it didnt happened through whole history of human inty, that almost 1,5 miliion refugees found a shelter in few weeks in other country without any refugees camps, without even a government plan, all from people.. thats why we deserve to show others how to manage I guess....

[@piotrthorgal]

@@idinv5641 don't agree, cause immigrant is a person who left his homeland to other country in neighbourhood, if You cross whole Europe, You are not immigrant, you are ECONOMIC IMMIGRANT. Second thing is that if You bring too many refugees from different culture, basically results are bad, just like in France.

[@piotrthorgal]

@@idinv5641 get ya, I am talking about international law, if You leave your country, you should apply for refugee status on first visited country after yours. So tell me how Poland can consider guys from Pakistan, Syria queuing on a Belarusian side as a refugee? If You are really refugee, You will get help.

[@mowca100]

@@idinv5641 Nie to bybyło głupie i nieodpowiedzialne wobec narodu przyjmując pod swój dach inne kultury i zwyczaje niż te pochodzące z Chrześcijańskiej Europy. Wy Niemcy to niedawno zrobiliście i macie duży problem bo wpuściliście pod swój dach roszczeniowych nierobów i umysłowych prostaków.

[@NNA1984]

Poland has a border with Russia's Kaliningrad, which is basically a giant Russian military base.

[@matthewmontreal]

Ever been there? No? then shut yer hole.

[@nicholascazmay2126]

Pretty sure Poland is salivating over possibility of turning it to dust.

[@stefanodadamo6809]

"Giant". Now. Russia can't project enough power even to force Ukraine to do her bidding. Poland has much less still to worry. Save one thing: Russia has nukes.

[@KrysFG]

In case of a war, Kaliningrad would be choked in a naval blockade and starved and demanded to surrender, people are worried about the suwalki gap, while Russia is in a much harder position

[@jacksevert3099]

That is why Poland receives the most EU economic aid and the most US foreign policy aid aka weapons. There solved the puzzle

[@19Szabolcs91]

Poland is based, love from Hungary (unfortunately, our government is a piece of shit in this regard, and all other areas as well)

[@deanfirnatine7814]

I fully support based right leaning nationalist governments, that said there are different kinds of nationalists, the Polish government is the good kind, Orban not so much. At least Hungary is selling large quantities of cheap imported Russian oil and gas to Ukraine, which is kind of funny when you think about it.

[@PassivePortfolios]

Unfortunately Orban is a fake nationalist, he is Putin's lapdog. He ignores the Russian invasion of Hungary back in 1956 to maintain its vassal state status using a puppet communist government . Love and respect for my Hungarian friends from Romania.

[@_phosphorus]

@@deanfirnatine7814 Polish government is not nationalist ffs.

[@ak5659]

​@@_phosphorus-- Kind of have to agree. I admit I was one of the many people surprised when the PiS stood up to Russia about the staged refugee crisis a few years back. The PiS' demographic is increasingly older, less educated, and rural. Younger people don't join because of their stances on human rights, civil freedoms/equality, independent judiciary... to name a few.

[@nopeoppeln]

@@_phosphorus jak nie kurwa? XD

[@DatGinnga]

Don’t forget to add Finland and Sweden to your nato charts :)

[@recoil53]

Sweden hasn't been voted in yet.

[@snowcat9308]

Poland is a powerful ally that stands on the frontline between us and the enemy. They deserve nothing but our respect and assistance if we have any interest in preserving our culture.

[@dragonmartijn]

Russia isn’t our enemy.

[@kevinlawler3252]

I am American.. I would suggest that the American people are not your enemy (in general any way) however the current government in America is your enemy.. this administration and the amalgamation or corporations behind it is all of Europe’s enemy.. all of Western civilization’s enemy is this “shadow” government.. there should not be any doubt from what has happened the last 3 years.. they do not hide anymore.. he tyranny is obvious

[@robertszczypciak3040]

Russia is a enemy of Europe!

[@holesmak]

​@@dragonmartijnright Russia is the humanity enemy

[@snowcat9308]

@@dragonmartijn Putin is though! Maybe he should stop trying to scapegoat us if he doesn't want to be our enemy!

[@kanoritaziuri]

Long live Rzeczpospolita! Love to our polish brothers 🤍♥️ 💛💚❤️

[@tadeuszbrt]

Sveikinu tave broli!

[@haisenbergwisnia135]

7:35 diversyfying Warsaw's military suppliers away from Washington- it's not about going away from Washington, it's about going away from France and Germany

[@cheeseflavoredsoda3262]

Proof that diversity is our strenght, I guess that's why Poland and Hungary are importing hundreds of thousands of workers from Bangladesh and India.

[@joekerr3638]

If anything, it is going closer to Washington.

[@Quickshot0]

Of course going away from those two means Poland instead becomes incredibly dependent on what the USA and such wants instead. They arguably would have had more leverage and local military industry if they'd taken some deals with for instance the French and Germans, who certainly have been willing to build local production and support historically. So in that sense it kind of feels like spiting them... and then actually failing at your actual real defense goals and remaining a dependent instead because everyone else actually offers worse deals.

[@mateuszwolny2682]

​@@Quickshot0we dont trust Ger and france.

[@SkywalkerWroc]

@@Quickshot0 Yep. You are spot on. And with all of the major GOP presidential candidates looking to give Ukraine up to Russia "in a day" - our (Polish) alliance with USA is becoming increasingly troubling. As one of our past Foregin Ministers once said: "robimy laskę Amerykanom" - we're doing BJ to the Americans. US lobbyists have an enormous power in Poland, and everyone fall into their pockets. Sooner or later.

[@AndrzejMakowski-hp9nk]

Poland is the gateway to Europe. As long as the gates are strong, no one will disturb the peace in Europe. Whenever Poland was weak, it ended tragically for everyone.

[@stevekook-xw3is]

Total BS lol gatewate to Europe. That ain't to be taken seriously to any degree.

[@damonpalovaara4211]

@@stevekook-xw3is It's alright to disagree with somebody but it's rude and unproductive to just call it bs without backing up your opinion in any manner. Instead you could try something like "I disagree with Poland being the gateway to Europe because [reason]"

[@AndrzejMakowski-hp9nk]

@@stevekook-xw3is Year 1683 Turkish troops besiege Vienna. Without the Polish army, the Turks would have occupied all of Europe. The year 1920. Stalin said: “The road to a worldwide conflagration leads through the corpse of White Poland. With our bayonets we will bring happiness and peace to the working masses. West!" The door remained closed. Year 1939 Hitler first attacked Poland and then conquered the rest of Europe. He knew that if he did the opposite, he would have a two-front war. Defeating Poland enabled him to unleash a full-scale war. You want more?

[@stevekook-xw3is]

@@AndrzejMakowski-hp9nk Conquering Vienna is not the end of Europe by any stretch of imagination. The Ottomans were very strong but even Vienna is hard for their logistics let alone further. What are they gonna do when they end up going in northern side of Alps? Their supply line so long and vulnerable. The believe that someone is unbeatable doesn't work for too long. What Stalin said doesn't matter much. Poland is just 1 of them countries located on European plain and may claim it's a gate towards west Europe. No such thing for S Europe. Look man. Not trying to downplay the Poles. I just got enough experience with folks from my country coming up with theories and beliefs that are obviously too high up in la la land and I can sense it when some claims are a good stretch out of realistic scenarios or whatever.

[@tibianadventuresofkumpleja9196]

​@@stevekook-xw3isyou must be English 😂

[@RajDeelish]

WOW! I was not aware Poland was armed to the teeth! Good for them. They have my respect.

[@erwaldox]

Not yet, but they will be

[@misiat.6460]

Poland wants to be russian dentist hence acquiring ability to dull its teeth.

[@lamar239]

love Poland from Turkiye🇵🇱 ❤🇹🇷

[@micharybicki465]

Love Turkey from Poland. Your country is beautiful, Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in Europe!

[@talusn9405]

Remember Turks! We respect you as little as anyone in Europe, you are a friend to us as well as the Hungarians, you did not partition Poland as Austria, Prussia and Russia did, of course for your interest, but still

[@hasankocak3764]

@@talusn9405 we have a town called polenezköy which polish town for the refugees from participation of Poland... Maybe decision is politic but we should have more in common and more connection

[@MRLBRMNN]

Poland is the future of Europe

[@wynnhorton1208]

no. white people are the future of Europe - unless they continue to allow non-natives in and refuse to kick non-natives out. ALL white/native-Europeans must work together to attain this goal.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

That would not sit well with Brussels. Not at all...

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@ArawnOfAnnwn If Brussels hates it 9 out of 10 times its a good idea.

[@Snerual1992]

I hope not culturally though, what with the Press Freedom and gay rights being squashed by increasing authoritarianism.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@deanfirnatine7814 Not for your economy, especially if you're Poland...

[@cornelhansen-juhas1971]

Well Done Poland 🙌👋🇷🇴

[@carloscampo9119]

Long live Poland. They absolutely deserve this defense capabilities. They suffered enough.

[@JMM33RanMA]

Another very interesting, and delicately nuanced video. As mentioned, the relationships among Germany/Prussia, Poland and Russia/USSR go back centuries, and have more often been hostile than otherwise. Poland and South Korea have a similar geopolitical problem, surrounded by still powerful ancient enemies, and in need of an ally powerful enough to deter the old enemies, but far enough away not itself to be a danger to the country's autonomy. It's not surprising that they have reached the same conclusion, alliance with the US. The friendly relationship between the US and Poland goes back to the War of Independence when two Polish military men, Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kościuszko came to teach our military and help us gain independence. Dziękuję Polsko! Przyjaciele na zawsze, niech strzegą się nasi wspólni wrogowie!

[@hyhhy]

@h.h.8433 It's ironic that Ukraine sent one of the biggest amounts of troops among European countries to support the US invasion of Iraq.

[@Yusheesan]

@h.h.8433 "US still managed to liberate and democrise them" The Middle East? Are you high?

[@MichaelSmith-ij2ut]

The geopolitical strategist, George Friedman, wrote in his 2009 book, 'The Next 100 Years', that Poland was likely to become Europe's pre-eminent military and economic power in the 21st century.

[@TheReferrer72]

No it wont. That will be London, The AI centre of Europe.

[@Ea-pb2tu]

He’s insane. Poland has a population half that of Germany with demographics and birth rates much worse then even Germanys.

[@BoqPrecision]

Along with Turkey

[@619ry7]

​@@BoqPrecisionturkey my ass

[@rick7424]

Poland as a pre-eminant economic power is just a bizare claim. They will never surpass the economy of France or Germany. The have less than half of Germany's population.

[@TheCellpool]

"The last map humanity ever draws shall contain Polish borders"

[@indibat3397]

*european. We are one people

[@loganbaer8990]

Including the Roma

[@REPORTEDUSERNAME]

💯 🇺🇲🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@J_X999]

The Polish will die out quicker than people can accept. Low birth rate, power in the making my ass.

[@rhs5683]

@@indibat3397 xaxa commie, what language does your people speak?

[@WilliamNeacy]

If anyone thinks Poland is going overboard with their military buildup, should probably read a history book. Then, turn on the news and see what is happening in Ukraine.

[@playedout148]

They are helping to defend ukraine. Ukraine is the Russia/Poland frontline.

[@mariocroatia9321]

Croatia is behind Poland and always will be ❤

[@resevoirdog]

Canada and Poland stand together 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

[@koskos153]

Great to have such ally!

[@Flutezor]

The real power play begins when the Poles start mounting huge feathery wings on their MBT:s.

[@Nativgod]

Great to see Poland grow like this. Proud of my Polish ancestry. Looking forward to my visit there within the next year. Love from the U.S.

[@princepsnamque1709]

The key is the ability of Poland to connect eastern Europe north to south. Connect the Baltic to the Black Sea. Intermare that's the key to counter Russia.

[@moarschtuff9233]

Watching the Ukraine war unfold as an American serviceman, it is good to see more European states taking increased ownership of their own defense.

[@jacksevert3099]

Increased European ownership decreases American influence. Who's side are you on?

[@michaelbabcock6997]

@@jacksevert3099 probably the side that doesnt get him or other Americans killed in a foreign war...

[@sandelsbanken7362]

How is taking Kyiv coming along?@@jacksevert3099

[@John3.36]

@@jacksevert3099 The taxpayer

[@moarschtuff9233]

@@jacksevert3099 What is that supposed to mean? I am in favor of whatever arrangement promotes security for the continent, whether that means military self-sustainment or an American presence.

[@bk6010]

Good for Poland! From the US

[@joihnbrown1889]

XDD

[@JerzyFeliksKlein]

I would push back on the whole "Poland was bossed around for centuries" narrative. Yes, the 19th and the 20th centuries weren't too kind for us but before that in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth we were the biggest country in Europe, had an unbeaten cavalry for close to 200 years and we were the dominant force, rescuing the European civilisation on a couple of occasions. Austrians didn't invade us because of the mountains separating us, Turks didn't get near. We only lost when both Prussia/Germany and Russia attacked us simultenously because we could defend against either of them when they tried solo. Even after the WW1, after 123 years or partition we could still fend of the Soviets in the Polish-Soviet war. So you know, quit with the victimization of Poland. In the end we always come out on top. When it comes to majors (not including some regular border skirmishes with neighbous) i.e. when the country was actually defeated, then over 1000 years we only lost to Ghengis Khan, and doube act of Hitler & Stalin. That's not a bad score.

[@jacekicksass]

Thousands of years of being sandwiched between great powers. Poland is still here

[@victors4333]

On few occasions, Poland was a great regional power too.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Thousands of years? More like 300 back to King Jan III Sobieski!

[@Har1ByWorld]

In the years 1600-1700, Poland was an empire, the largest in Europe. It held over 60% of the world's grain exports and boasted an army so fearsome that it didn't lose a MAJOR battle for over 100 years. The country was incredibly wealthy, with some Polish Magnats (Magnats meaning powerful noble families) commanding private armies larger than some countries. So, we were not sandwiched for thousands of years, but rather betrayed by Austrians, Prussians, and Russians, and subjected to over 100 years of oppression. And yes, Poland is still here.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

@@Har1ByWorld actually, you can extend that period back at least to 1569 ( the Lublin treaty) or even further back to 1410 when the Teutonic Knights Order was crushed at tge battle of Grunwald (Tannenburg).

[@mohammadn.a.917]

"After all, even the devil was once an angel." I can't help myself loving your quotes!

[@lukasgza9655]

Love Poland from Turkije 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@grzegorzwalas4125]

Turkiye is the only one state that can restore peace in Syria and Iraq. I wish your economy well. If it rises up, you will be powerful. You have young, united nation and strong army.

[@Roxxek]

make me kabab ciaparito

[@gregorypilau3530]

Long live Poland ❤.

[@wesleymitchell5306]

The polish people are BADASS! In between German and Russia forces during WW2 and still fought against both sides. Polish people are freaking badass!!! They want their Independence, also probably the smartest country in Europe. They’re getting ready for war more then any country in Europe. They understand more then the rest of the free world, what’s on the line… I love you guys and everyone/ family’s you might save. True shining light for Europe and the west… Poland 💪 Brother Ukraine, stay strong.

[@SpaceDude.-wl5fj]

Если ты действительно украинец, то ты должен помнить, как поляки притесняли нас, как держали нас в качестве крепостных, как считали нас-восточных славян низшим сортом и как пытались ополячить всех нас. Даже тот же Степан Бандера вырезал поляков, как раз таки из-за их польского национализма.

[@alexandervaltsev6937]

@@SpaceDude.-wl5fjесли ты действительно украинец, должен писать но мове

[@GrigRP]

Brother Ukraine? Hahahaha. Read some history of Poland Ukraine.

[@SpaceDude.-wl5fj]

@@alexandervaltsev6937 Я можу спілкуватися українською мовою, але також переходжу російською мовою, бо мені так зручніше.

[@SpaceDude.-wl5fj]

@@GrigRP +++ мене, як українця, задовбало, коли нас вважають "братськими народами" - ніякі ми не брати! Навіть росіяни більше брати нам, ніж пшеки.

[@Player-re9mo]

I hope Romania 🇷🇴 follows Poland's 🇵🇱 example and ramps up its military modernization. Romania was always surrounded by big empires and we shouldn't take the period of peace we are living in as a given. Freedom survives through blood and fuel.

[@claudiu8426]

Romania has its own military endowment programs. We have been two countries at the gate of Europe for centuries and we will stay here. And if you follow the programs, they are very similar. :) There is a lot to discuss but I don't want to go into details.

[@michalpanakamanana1048]

You can unleash Dracula at least. Vampires are very good unit.

[@supreme3376]

They matter it did (Poland)

[@clutteredchicagogarage2720]

I am Polish. I do not care even a little bit if Poland is considered to be a “Great Power”. I care about Poland’s prosperity and safety- not how its status is perceived abroad. I think Poland has done a good job of diversifying its sourcing of military hardware to collaborate with both the USA and also South Korea and Germany. This is very pragmatic because it eliminates dependence on a single alley or source. Poland is also collaborating with S Korea on designs of howitzers and tanks and using this collaboration to develop very capable weapons systems in Poland. Polish Krab howitzers have destroyed significant amounts of Russian military hardware in Ukraine, and Polish Piorun MANPADs have destroyed at least several Russian helicopters and attack airplanes in Ukraine. One area where Poland should improve is small attack drones like Ukraine’s homemade fpv drones. Poland has the engineers and time to develop scalable and intelligent recon and attack drones of various classes, and they should invest now in doing this!

[@PolskaKulturaStrzelecka]

I agree with what you said beside "soft" power issue, Poland was on the conservative road with Hungary for a decade now, and more countries are coming to join - look up Italy elections or Spain or France or even Germany with AFD. Europe is going conservative in the next generation, slowly but steadily.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Nonsense! Hard right has lost in Spain, France, Germany, Scandinavia and will next year lose in UK. It is hanging on in Italy but Berlusconi is dead. That leaves Poland ( elections next month and Putin's dog Orban in Hungary. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shown Europeans that hard Right nationalism is led by Putin who finances it.

[@ShieldAre]

Poland allying with Russian bootlickers in Hungary is something you should be deeply ashamed of. You pretend to be such heroic opponents of Russia, while doing their bidding inside the EU, and emulating Russian authoritarianism. All those "conservatives" have the same thing in common: They are Russian lackeys. They will be crushed just as Russia will be crushed.

[@tabithan2978]

😂😂 under 40s want abortion safe and legal, and they don’t care if you are gay. And they don’t go to church. They only have one thing in common, they don’t want dark skinned Muslim immigrants.

[@magnagermania9311]

I pray for it. Sadly many germans are brainwashed, if you dont gender our language, believe in lgbtq and more than 2 genders (🤦‍♂️) you are titled as a right wing extremist. The AfD is gaining support luckily but theres alot of missinformation with people claiming they are n*zis when in reality the AfD is no more conservative than the CDU (mainstream not so conservative anymore party) was in the 70s-2000s. I truly hope that the AfD will gain power so people will see the advantages of conservative politics.

[@bgshin2879]

Germans and French play power and money game. Poland implement defence plan. Germans and French utter about Nato purchasing non-Nato produced defence systems. But they updated their products with the highest ever cost with indefensible delays. Some systems (eg Leo2A8) had minor update with more than 40% price hike. German and French talk about European and Nato solidarity. But many Russian weapons operate with French and German key components. German and French talk about European independence. But Germany was the nation with highest Russian energy dependency and French were the nation with highest military export to Russia. Germany and France emphasised the firn Global stance against Russian aggression. Germans dragged their feet with each and every step in supporting the victim with deference capabilities. French insisted on only European made (what they really mean was French made) ammunitions to be supplied by EU to Ukraine which will take at least a year to even set up the production capacity (albeit horrendous bureaucracy). Name one reason why Poland or other nations should trust Germany or France.

[@grzegorzmalenta2359]

We want to show the rest of Europe what a real taste of freedom means, especially after 50 years of low existence in the Soviet block. Even today, I feel a cold sweat on my buttocks when I think about those 50 years of stupidity when red ideology killed reason.

[@grzegorzmalenta2359]

Germany and Russia is the one organizm in two bodies .

[@kikixchannel]

@@idinv5641 That investment was by far returned in the cheap labor and products that Germany got in return.

[@kikixchannel]

@@idinv5641 Your response ignores the context of the discussion... Let's recap: This is the part that the original poster wrote that you responded to. > Name one reason why Poland or other nations should trust Germany or France. This is your response, basically saying that Poland should trust Germany because Germany, through the laws of EU, invested in Poland. > Maybe because Germany extremely invested in Poland since they are a part of the EU This is my response showing that it's not a one-way street, and that Germany is already seeing returns on said investment. > That investment was by far returned in the cheap labor and products that Germany got in return. Nothing you wrote in your second comment is in any way related to any of the above. The discussion is about the 'trust', and 'trust' is not tested in a mutually-beneficial situation. Trust is tested when one side 'pays' so that another side 'doesn't lose' in a pinch. Poland doesn't have any reason to trust Germany, or most of the EU for that matter. What Poland receives is based on contractual obligations that are foundations of the Union, and that are made for mutual interest. Even then, EU literally breaks its own laws and founding ideals just to suppress Poland for political reasons. They have back-stabbed Poland several times, basically year after year.

[@tedcrilly46]

- Poland is the single biggest recipient of EU funding, with Germany and France being the top contributors. - France was the single biggest seller of military equipment to Ukraine from 2014 to 2020 - again, bought with donated EU funds. - EU is the top contributor to Ukraine since the invasion. - Leopard tanks are on the ground, Abrams are still nowhere to be seen. - 3 million Polish live in Germany. - France and Germany are two of Polands top 3 export markets. - France is the largest contributor of foreign direct investment in Poland. The French companies with the largest presence in Poland include Orange, Vivendi, Carrefour, Casino, Crédit Agricole, Saint Gobain and Auchan. Thats 7.