Poland Says Wagner Mercenaries May Try to Cross From Belarus
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A Polish soldier stands by anti-tank obstacles near the metal wall constructed at the Polish-Belarussian border in Bialowieza, Poland, on July 8.
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Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warned that Wagner mercenary forces may attempt to enter his country from neighboring Belarus along with illegal migrants, the latest sign of potential tensions between the two nations.
The possibility of such a move by the private Russian military company has alarmed the government in Warsaw, which sent additional troops to reinforce Poland’s eastern border. It’s also planning to expand a wall there to prevent illegal crossings.