Reconsidering Poland’s Posture in Poland-Russia Relations

“Russia must be treated with respect” appears as a line in the 2011 Civic Platform program. That and other points of Tusk’s party are recalled by Law and Justice MPs in an action under the banner of a national reading of Tusk’s particulars.

“Respect” for Russia in the PO program

Law and Justice MP Patryk Wicher presented the fourth point of the campaign “national reading of Tusk’s particulars.” It is noted that Civic Platform’s 2011 program included the stance of treating Russia with respect.

“Russia must be treated with respect (…)” is quoted. Putin may not deserve respect, but the tribunal in The Hague is also named in the debate. This is highlighted by MP Wicher as part of the argument against Tusk’s narrative.

– remarks Member of Parliament Wicher.

PiS also recalled the promise: “In 2014, we will complete work on the full automation of healthcare.” They point out that these reforms were introduced by their government.

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“A new opening” on the day of the funeral of the presidential couple

In the latest installment of the series “Reset,” it is revealed that eight days after the Smolensk disaster, on the day of Lech and Maria Kaczyński’s funeral in Krakow, Donald Tusk, Bronisław Komorowski, and Dmitry Medvedev reportedly discussed a new path for Polish-Russian relations. The notes suggest the Polish side proposed a “new opening” in talks with Russia.

TVP Info describes the findings of the “Reset” series, noting that Prime Minister Donald Tusk and acting President, Speaker of the Sejm Bronisław Komorowski, spoke of another initiative to improve relations with President Dmitry Medvedev on the day of the funeral of Poland’s late president. The records emphasize that the notes are confidential.

The document indicates both sides expected the recent tragedies at Katyn and Smolensk to steer Polish-Russian ties toward a warmer tone. It also mentions that President Medvedev’s personal involvement in releasing the remaining Katyn files would help that effort. — a summary from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is cited.

As part of a broader reset with Russia, Polish authorities are said to be focusing on protecting Soviet Army memorial sites in Poland, according to TVP Info.

Prime Minister Tusk announced that in connection with the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, steps would be taken to safeguard Soviet soldiers’ cemeteries. — noted in the April 18, 2010 brief.

The portal points out that eight days after the Smolensk disaster, Tusk offered Russia special care for burial grounds of Red Army soldiers.

Some observers described the gestures as a public display of gratitude to Russians, while others argue the moves reflected actions ordered by the Polish state. — explained by the program’s co-author, historian Sławomir Cenckiewicz.

The document suggests highlighting positions in talks that President Kaczyński had opposed six months earlier. In a September 1, 2009 Westerplatte speech, Kaczyński asserted that the Red Army’s typhus casualties could not be equated with the Katyn genocide. — TVP Info notes.

There is a call to recognize the Red Army soldiers who died in Polish POW camps after the Polish-Bolshevik War of 1920. Plans include funding a suitable obelisk at the former Strzałkowo camp (Wielkopolskie Voivodeship) and possibly hosting an international conference with historians to discuss the period. — summarized in the note by Henryk Litwin of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During a Krakow meeting, Medvedev and Tusk reportedly discussed honoring twenty Russians who helped extinguish the Smolensk wreck fire on April 10, 2010. In gratitude, the Polish side considered sending those involved in the actions to receive recognition. — further detail in the note.

There is a suggestion that Medvedev might have been taken aback that, eight days after Smolensk, the Polish prime minister proposed honoring Russians, even as questions about the state of the president’s remains circulated. — Cenckiewicz’s analysis.

The episode also covered the Internal Security Agency’s analyses, including a recording of the tragedy’s scene where gunshots might be heard. A short time after Smolensk, a film circulated online, and an assessment by ABW analysts mentioned sounds resembling shots. The Central Forensic Laboratory of the National Police Headquarters reached similar conclusions in its review. — reported by TVP Info.

In January 2011, a MAK report from the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee placed primary blame on Poland for the disaster, citing pressure on the crew, bad weather, and insufficient crew preparation. In June 2011, Poland’s State Aviation Accident Investigation Commission published findings that aligned with MAK’s conclusions. A parliamentary team, formed in 2010 and led by Antoni Macierewicz, invited international experts to assist with the investigation. — described in the notes.

The report shows criticism of PO politicians, including Tusk, by invoking a stance that Poland should prioritize good neighborly relations and its standing within the European Union, even amid controversy. TVP Info notes that the Macierewicz-led team included expert testimony, such as from Professor Wiesław Binienda of Akron University. After April 10, 2010, the Polish government reportedly paused requests for his help. — as outlined in the series.

Statements from experts cited in the series include confident assertions about non-accident causes and even accusations toward Russian agencies. Some participants speculate Russia sought to shape Poland’s policy toward Moscow’s interests. Observers from various quarters commented on the political stakes and the broader impact on Polish-Russian relations. — cited by the program’s presenters.

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Source: wPolityce