General Polko Criticizes Pessimists Predicting Poland's Military Defeat

General Roman Polko has voiced significant frustration with what he calls "black swans" – individuals predicting a swift military defeat for Poland. He finds it particularly irritating when people claim Poland would lose a conflict within two days or that its divisions are unprepared.

Polko's comments come in response to reports, such as those in Rzeczpospolita, which suggested that in the event of a Russian attack, only two out of Poland's six divisions would be combat-ready within hours. These reports have fueled anxieties about the nation's defense readiness.

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It irritates me greatly. Voices saying we would lose in two days, that we wouldn't manage, or that divisions are not complete.

Speaking to Radio Zet, the former commander of the GROM special forces unit acknowledged that Poland might face deficits in its military preparedness. However, he strongly countered the prevailing pessimism by highlighting the resilience and spirit of Polish soldiers. "Perhaps not, perhaps there are many deficiencies, but the soldierly spirit in Poles is strong," Polko stated, aiming to bolster national morale against dire predictions.

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Perhaps not, perhaps there are many deficiencies, but the soldierly spirit in Poles is strong.