I likely don't know the context. Can you enlighten me, please?
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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.
Yes, thanks.
Sikorsky's statement is not the most brilliant one.