BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU

When Russia attacked Ukraine Poland immediately sent military aid and opened its borders to Ukrainian refugees, and has continued to be the main supporter of the country in military aid, humanitarian aid, political support and lobbying for Ukrainian accession to NATO. Furthermore, since Russia effectively blockaded wheat exports from Ukrainian ports, Poland has allowed shipments through its territory, on condition that the wheat not be unloaded and sold in Poland. Selling the wheat in Poland instead of exporting it would destroy Poland’s agricultural sector. Not being satisfied with this arrangement, and in a totally ungrateful act, Ukrainian President Zelensky has spoken out against Poland in political fora. He further insulted Poland by calling for Germany, which has been dragging its feet in helping Ukraine, to be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council. In return, Poland threatened to cut off any further arms supply to Ukraine. Likewise, President Zelinsky has continued his attacks on Israel for not sending enough military aid. He seems to have forgotten that Ukraine collaborated with Hitler in exterminating the Jews, and Ukraine continues until this day to act against Israel in the UN. His actions, putting it kindly, are strange for a country that is so desperate for aid in its war against invaders. It is high time that the President did some soul searching.