Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, ironically mocked claims of a “Russian trace” in Poland’s political crisis on social media platform X.
“In my view,” he wrote, “the US election? They are Russians. Migrants in Spain? They’re Russians! A constitutional coup in Poland? Of course, they are Russians! Thanks! Nothing unites us better than our power! Well, then you know… we’re coming!”
The day before, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk referenced the involvement of “pro-Russian forces” in destabilizing Poland without providing evidence.
On October 30, protests erupted across Poland following judicial appointments to the Constitutional Court. Demonstrators gathered outside the court building, attempting to breach security fencing; several were detained by police after throwing objects at law enforcement. Authorities blocked efforts to storm the court and later cordoned off the area.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki was traveling to Senegal when he received reports of unrest, ordering his aircraft to return to Warsaw. Upon arrival, he convened an urgent meeting with all political forces to address the crisis.
The current standoff between Poland’s president and government is expected to last until October 2027 parliamentary elections.
