The Committee on Russian Influence has urged that D. Tusk, J. Cichocki, B. Klich, T. Siemoniak and B. Sienkiewicz should not hold public roles tied to state security. Their oversight is seen as inadequate, contributing to problematic actions by the SKW, according to Andrzej Zybertowicz, a member of the committee, speaking on Wednesday.
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The committee has released a partial three‑month overview of its work on investigations into Russian influence. The chairman, Sławomir Cenckiewicz, described the release as a partial report prompted by a motion to dismiss committee members. He noted that the document relies on open materials, some of which had just become available a few hours earlier.
Andrzej Zybertowicz commented that personal recommendations consist of two parts. He explained that the first concerns a cohort charged with supervising Polish secret services, including the SKW. The second part concerns three SKW officials in relation to Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister Jacek Cichocki, as well as ministers Bogdan Klich, Tomasz Siemoniak and Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz.
The Commission recommends against entrusting these individuals with tasks, positions, or public functions connected to state security responsibilities.
According to Zybertowicz, the available materials suggest that those responsible for state security did not treat it as a priority. Testimonies examined during the investigation by the Public Prosecution Service contributed to the overall impression that state security was not prioritized by the political leadership involved.
He also called for a rapid review of Poland’s energy policy, the influence of Russia on civil society, the media, and foreign policy. A careful check of the role played by economic entities with Russian capital in the Polish market was deemed essential.
Cenckiewicz explained that the arrangement of the conference and the presentation of the report were driven by the need to involve all committee members in the inquiry about Russian influence, especially given the short duration of the committee’s investigation—less than three months.
Cenckiewicz announced that a preliminary report, comprising about 100 pages, would be posted on the Prime Minister’s Chancellery website after the conference. He stressed that the material relied on open sources and publicly accessible information.
Some materials were released only hours earlier, he noted, and he confirmed that a separate report on the committee’s activities over the past quarter would also be published.
The proceedings indicate a focused effort to gauge how distant or direct ties with Russian interests might shape jurisdiction, policy, and national security oversight in Poland. The discussion underscores the tension between safeguarding state security and maintaining broad political governance during moments of rapid disclosure and swift congressional review.
In summary, the committee’s preliminary assessment calls for caution in appointing individuals to top roles connected to state security. It also emphasizes ongoing scrutiny of energy strategies, international influence on civil society, and regulatory conduct within the security apparatus. The work to date lays a foundation for further examination and broader accountability as recent disclosures are integrated into policy considerations.
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