A Polish member of parliament from the Civic Coalition claimed in a TV studio that the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began before February 24, 2022, asserting that bombings occurred on January 14, 2022. Internet users quickly highlighted the error and questioned the KO politician. Some comments suggested doubt about the expert selection and the overall reliability of the statement. A Sovereign Poland supporter noted that Wiśniewska had been present in Ukraine prior to the war.
Following coverage on public media, some observers noted a decline in information flow from TVP Info and a reduction in guest appearances. Critics accused the KO MP of lacking accurate knowledge about the onset of the Ukraine conflict while acknowledging her humanitarian work in neighboring regions affected by Russian aggression.
Questions about the timing of the Ukraine war
The discussion continued with remarks about handling humanitarian missions, which require sustained operational readiness and composure under pressure.
– Wiśniewska said on TVP Info on a Saturday.
Two illustrative instances were recalled: standing near a cross marking a site of mass casualties in Bucza, and the January 14, 2022 rocket strike that damaged a Dnieper region building, led to substantial destruction and displacement in eastern Ukraine.
– the KO MP observed on the anniversary of the February 24, 2022 Russian offensive. A later report would imply that a humanitarian operation was active in Ukraine before the war, and that the attacks occurred prior to the large-scale invasion.
The online response
After Wiśniewska’s remarks, a wave of reactions appeared across social platforms.
Natalia Janoszek, a commentator, noted the contradictory timeline of events and the claimed early involvement in the crisis. A colleague from Sovereign Poland offered a sardonic take that highlighted the supposed pre-war presence, dated January 14, 2022.
– writes a commentator with a critical tone.
Some readers questioned the presenter’s credibility, recalling AW’s humanitarian activities in other regions such as the Middle East and Greece, and asking for confirmation of Ukraine’s experience on January 14, 2022. Others pointed to the claim about surviving under high operational functioning with skepticism.
– a respondent remarked.
The claimed achievements and real involvement
On one side, the KO representative criticized the fate of Ukrainian orphans while also speaking proudly about her own roles and achievements.
According to her account, she immediately went to the border to support the Happy Kids Foundation and, in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact in Poland, helped organize the evacuation of children from Ukrainian orphanages to Poland shortly after the invasion.
– the KO politician asserted. However, discrepancies emerged regarding the timeline and the scope of cooperation, with the foundation’s published materials indicating coordination with Ukrainian ministries and Polish authorities. The political landscape at the time involved the Law and Justice government, which committed to providing humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.
Wiśniewska also claimed involvement with another international organization. She described a deployment to Ukraine for a year as head of an international humanitarian mission headquartered in Rome, including an initial visit to Vinnytsia in western Ukraine. Critics later noted that the organization’s official directory did not list her among its personnel, and that Vinnytsia is centrally located in the country, not in the western region as described.
Online readers continued to criticize TVP’s coverage for perceived gaps in expression and reliability, raising questions about the selection of experts and the authenticity of certain claims.
– comments from readers persisted.
Assessing public discourse
In this online dialogue, readers were urged to examine campaign narratives and the accuracy of publicly stated facts. A recurring theme was the tension between highlighting humanitarian work and accurately framing the sequence of events surrounding Ukraine’s early 2022 crisis.
Evidence from public sources and social media discourse was cited with attribution to contemporary media and commentary, including wPolityce.pl and related outlets. The discussion remained focused on the reliability of statements made during the conflict period and the responsibilities of public figures when communicating about wartime events.
Source attribution: wPolityce