Germany fact-checks Russia for defending 1939 invasion of Poland – POLITICO

In response to accusations of aggression, Russia defended its invasion of Poland in 1939 by claiming it was necessary to prevent Germany from seizing all Polish territory. The Soviet Union stated that the invasion was aimed at ensuring the safety of the Ukrainian and Belarusian population in Poland. On September 17, 1939, the Red Army launched a military operation in Poland, asserting its strategic interests and historical justifications for the invasion.

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