Stanisław Żaryn, an adviser to President Andrzej Duda, described a person trained by Russian intelligence who could recall who led this investigation, who participated in related activities, and what procedures were used by Polish counterintelligence. The claim appeared on Telewizja wPolsce24 as part of a broader assessment of the current government’s approach to investigations and security matters.
Żaryn emphasized that the government led by Donald Tusk is overly focused on political retribution. The remark framed a broader concern: a team animated by vigilante tactics that risks appointing individuals into key roles who should not hold them at all. Observers are urged to scrutinize negotiations with the American side and the handling of investigation files. According to prosecutors, Rubtsov gained access to the case files on July 16 and, two weeks later, was reported to be in the Kremlin. The sequence of events raised questions about information management and oversight in this matter.
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“He spied while in prison.”
The concerns extend to Rubtsov’s knowledge of the files, which could pose a risk to Polish counterintelligence operations if misused. The assertion is that a person with such experience could reveal details about who conducted the investigation, who was involved, and which procedures governed the process. This has implications for how Polish intelligence and border security may be perceived and defended against foreign access to sensitive information.
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Loss of trust
An adviser to the president suggested enhanced protection for Polish counterintelligence officers. The warning highlights that adversaries are gathering information on security-sensitive personnel. The critique points to perceived government incompetence in exposing internal structures to vigilant foreign intelligence, including data about officers and the broader organization of the counterintelligence service. While in custody, Rubtsov reportedly continued certain activities with gubernatorial permission, prompting reflection on responsibility for oversight and the potential leakage of information to foreign entities. The view expressed is that high-level officials should be accountable for how operations and personnel security are managed, especially when a misstep is claimed to have allowed extensive access to sensitive materials.
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Impact on alliances
Żaryn noted that the Rubtsov affair could strain cooperation between Polish services and NATO allies. The concern is that trust in sharing sensitive materials could diminish if internal issues are perceived as compromising the security framework. The ramifications may extend to the willingness of partner services to exchange critical intelligence, which could affect joint operations and information sharing among allied systems.
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Source: wPolityce