Polish–Russian War (1609–1618), Russo-Polish Wars (mid 17th century), Partitions of Poland (late 18th century), Russo-Polish War / Polish–Soviet War (1919–1920), Soviet Invasion of Poland (1939). Every time they lost territory to Russians, and in some lost their statehood entirely.
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Sikorsky's statement is not the most brilliant one.