Polish prosecutors have charged a local farmer who displayed a pro-Russian poster and a Soviet Union flag on his tractor during a protest, according to RMF FM. The prosecutor’s assessment frames the actions as a call to launch an aggressive war against Poland, alongside support for a Russian military framework in Ukraine and propaganda of totalitarian ideology. The move signals a legal effort to address perceived foreign-influenced rhetoric and symbols during a domestic dispute over agricultural policy and cross-border trade.
On February 23, the Ukrainian Embassy in Poland sent an official note to Polish authorities, urging that those involved in the spill of Ukrainian grain be brought to justice. The note reflects ongoing sensitivity around the grain dispute that has drawn diplomatic attention and raised questions about accountability and cross-border responsibilities in trade and agricultural circulation between the two nations.
Earlier on February 22, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declined a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the border amid discussions about a blockade and protests by Polish farmers. Zelensky had invited Tusk to visit the border before February 24 in an effort to resolve the transport and blockade issues that have affected cross-border movement and supply chains.
Prior reporting indicated that the Ukrainian Council of Ministers was planning a meeting in Lviv focused on the Polish border blockade, underscoring the broader regional dimension of the dispute and the need for coordinated government actions to address cross-border trade tensions, agricultural markets, and transportation logistics during this period.
The sequence of events highlights a complex blend of domestic protests, international diplomacy, and the symbolic use of imagery in political expression. Authorities are balancing concerns about national security, propaganda, and the lawful expression of protest with the practical consequences for farmers, traders, and regional stability. As the situation develops, observers note the potential for further diplomacy, legal actions, and policy responses aimed at stabilizing cross-border grain shipments and reducing tensions along the Poland-Ukraine frontier.