Potential For Polish Détente

On April 28, the Russian government published online several scanned documents regarding the WWII-era massacre of 22,000 Polish officers by Soviet soldiers. The move comes on the back of the Russian government's efforts to improve relations with Poland and signal solidarity with Warsaw after the deaths of 94 senior Polish officials in a plane crash near Smolensk on April 10. The latest developments are positive signals that after years of strained relations, both countries are making progress to improve their bilateral ties. Détente with Poland would enhance Russia's foreign policy position, especially because of Poland's prominent position within the

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