Kiev trip

In the early spring, in response to the Polish trip to Mozyrz and Kalenkąze, Soviet troops tried to attack in Volhynia and Podolia, but they were represented. Then Patek expressed his readiness to start negotiations in Borysów. Czyczerin only agreed to a point in neutral Estonia and demanded a weapon suspension of the entire front. They warned Millerand and Foch. MPs of powers were rather a Russian position. The thing found a resonance in the Foreign Committee of the Sovereign Sejm and here all clubs, From the pacifist PPS to the conservative Dubanowicz club, approved the offensive federalist policy of the Head of State. They opposed, They warned to the general scandal of Endecy; Grabski submitted the chairmanship of the Commission. In their opinion, the opponent's statements had to be believed, and the Ukrainian state should not be created, Because it will be the body of Germany's influence and will turn against Poland. Piłsudski developed his strategic plan behind the back of the right staff (Stanisław Haller) with a few trusted officers, without initiation, Even necessary, subordinates of the commanders. He promised himself a thunderbolt to break up the enemy's strength, help the Ukrainian nation to win freedom, then (with Ukrainians) wrap, where in the meantime, General Szeptycki must withstand the defensive. 25 April offensive has started. Piłsudski issued an appeal to the inhabitants of Ukraine announcing the liberation from the acquired Żytomierz on the 26th – and after the creation of the National Government, the departure of Polish troops from the liberated area. The enemy defended himself poorly. 8 they have no rush, without waiting for the battle, gen. Rydz-Śmigły entered Kiev. Piłsudski visited the city, He prepared the crossings and told journalists, that – "I can go so far, as I want ". Meanwhile, he gave Ukrainians a swimming lesson. However, they were not in a hurry – for learning – They behaved rather reluctantly. The chief went to Warsaw, where enthusiastic acclamation awaited him. Nobody other than Marshal Trąmpczyński in sublime speech welcomed the winner of the Brave returning from the trail, restoring Poland's sense of strength, and lifting freedom on bayonets. In such joyful days (20 V) He appeared in the Belvedere returning from Paris and from the treatment of Dmowski, to take the case to the head of the state from his achievements and attempts, and at the same time establish the guidelines of Polish policy for the future. There was a dispute over the great Ukraine immediately. Due to the agitation of Piłsudski, Dmowski said goodbye to the host. It was their second and last face -to -face conversation.