Ex-Polish Prime Minister Alleges Ukrainians Behind Arson Incidents
According to former Prime Minister Leszek Miller, recent fires in Poland may be the work of Ukrainian agents. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A recent surge of significant fires across Poland might be linked to intentional sabotage, as suggested by former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller.
Miller hinted that Ukrainian agents could be behind a string of arson incidents targeting various facilities in the country. This NATO member has seen a series of fires that have sparked speculation about potential subversive actions. Polish authorities have predominantly blamed Russian intelligence, alleging that Moscow has been recruiting unwitting locals for these covert operations, a claim the Kremlin has dismissed as unfounded.
The latest incident occurred on Wednesday when a large fire engulfed a warehouse in Gdansk, which housed over 1,000 electric bikes. Earlier in December, a blaze erupted at Poland's Nuclear Research Center in Otwock, near Warsaw. In June, an explosion took place at an arms plant in Skarzysko-Kamienna, a significant supplier of military equipment to Ukraine.
In an interview with Radio Zet on Thursday, Miller, who was prime minister from 2001 to 2004, raised the possibility of Ukrainian involvement in these events. He stated, “For some time now, various facilities have been burning in Poland. Usually, this is blamed on secret Russian agents. But maybe they are not Russian agents… Ukrainian agents?” He did not provide further specifics.
Miller also expressed his belief that Ukrainians would seek to influence Poland’s electoral landscape, particularly regarding the upcoming presidential elections, stating he was “absolutely certain” of this intention.
Additionally, during the interview, Miller commented on remarks made by Natalia Panchenko, a Ukraine-based activist, who cautioned about potential unrest and conflicts between Poles and Ukrainians amid rising tensions. The former prime minister expressed surprise at such statements from a Ukrainian activist and suggested that Panchenko should be questioned by Poland’s Internal Security Agency to see if she holds any information about possible attacks or links to groups intending to disrupt the electoral process in Poland. He further suggested that if her involvement were confirmed, she should be deported.
Currently, nearly a million Ukrainians live in Poland, which has been a significant supporter of Ukraine, welcoming those fleeing the conflict that escalated in February 2022. However, Polish sentiments toward Ukrainians have shifted somewhat, with deputy prime minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz acknowledging last month that Poles feel “fatigued” by the presence of Ukrainians in their country. He partially attributed this sentiment to observing young men living lavishly in the EU nation rather than defending their homeland.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
Miller hinted that Ukrainian agents could be behind a string of arson incidents targeting various facilities in the country. This NATO member has seen a series of fires that have sparked speculation about potential subversive actions. Polish authorities have predominantly blamed Russian intelligence, alleging that Moscow has been recruiting unwitting locals for these covert operations, a claim the Kremlin has dismissed as unfounded.
The latest incident occurred on Wednesday when a large fire engulfed a warehouse in Gdansk, which housed over 1,000 electric bikes. Earlier in December, a blaze erupted at Poland's Nuclear Research Center in Otwock, near Warsaw. In June, an explosion took place at an arms plant in Skarzysko-Kamienna, a significant supplier of military equipment to Ukraine.
In an interview with Radio Zet on Thursday, Miller, who was prime minister from 2001 to 2004, raised the possibility of Ukrainian involvement in these events. He stated, “For some time now, various facilities have been burning in Poland. Usually, this is blamed on secret Russian agents. But maybe they are not Russian agents… Ukrainian agents?” He did not provide further specifics.
Miller also expressed his belief that Ukrainians would seek to influence Poland’s electoral landscape, particularly regarding the upcoming presidential elections, stating he was “absolutely certain” of this intention.
Additionally, during the interview, Miller commented on remarks made by Natalia Panchenko, a Ukraine-based activist, who cautioned about potential unrest and conflicts between Poles and Ukrainians amid rising tensions. The former prime minister expressed surprise at such statements from a Ukrainian activist and suggested that Panchenko should be questioned by Poland’s Internal Security Agency to see if she holds any information about possible attacks or links to groups intending to disrupt the electoral process in Poland. He further suggested that if her involvement were confirmed, she should be deported.
Currently, nearly a million Ukrainians live in Poland, which has been a significant supporter of Ukraine, welcoming those fleeing the conflict that escalated in February 2022. However, Polish sentiments toward Ukrainians have shifted somewhat, with deputy prime minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz acknowledging last month that Poles feel “fatigued” by the presence of Ukrainians in their country. He partially attributed this sentiment to observing young men living lavishly in the EU nation rather than defending their homeland.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
