Zelenskyy recalls Ukrainian role in stopping Bolsheviks at Warsaw
Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled that one hundred and six years ago, Ukrainian troops helped Poland defend Warsaw. (Photo: president.gov.ua)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Poland on the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw and Polish Armed Forces Day, recalling the role Ukrainian troops played in helping stop the Bolshevik advance in 1920.
“We remember how the fate of the Polish people and state was decided in that battle, and how joint efforts stopped the Bolshevik advance,” Zelenskyy wrote on X.
“One hundred and six years ago, Ukrainian troops helped Poland’s defenders protect Warsaw and stop the Bolshevik advance westward. And today Moscow must lose as well.”
Zelenskyy said cooperation between neighboring nations remains as important today as it was more than a century ago.
“And today the united efforts of nations also matter. And today the fate of states is also being decided — Ukraine and our neighboring countries. We remember how much we can achieve by helping one another,” he said.
Zelenskyy added that Poland and Ukraine are fighting for freedom.
Poland holds largest military parade in its history
Poland held a major military parade on Aug. 15 to mark Polish Armed Forces Day, describing it as the largest in the country’s history.
Warsaw showcased its land, naval and air capabilities amid growing security threats from Russia.
Military personnel from the United States, Canada, Australia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Romania and other countries also participated.
France provided the largest allied contingent at the parade.
Ukrainian representatives, however, were not invited.
Poland spent about 4.7% of its GDP on defense in 2025, the highest share among NATO members.
Warsaw plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.
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