“Russian World” is cancer
In a Telegram column, the writer reflects on a post-Soviet moment when many believed peace could endure. Yet discussions in Moscow signaled that old ghosts of history were being awakened, and today those echoes linger over Ukraine. The piece uses a historical lens to question how a civilization that appears advanced can manifest darker forces, citing the extreme harms of both communism and fascism as the starkest warnings from the last century.
The author points to February 24 as a turning point when the illusion that history would not repeat itself was challenged. The narrative argues that the events in Ukraine mark the resurgence of dangerous ideologies, noting that the Kremlin framed its actions as a so called operation to legitimate its own influence. The text suggests that Putin crafted a new form of imperialism by entwining it with a myth of triumph over Nazism, while propaganda framed aggression as a necessary military step rather than a calculated occupation.
There is a belief that the so called Russian World ideology provides the Russian Federation with a tool to justify imagined rights and advantages. Central to this view is the claim of a special historical mission assigned to the Russian people, a narrative that the author sees as dangerous and misleading.
According to this perspective, the Russian World is not just a political idea; it is a malignant force that harms Russian society as well as Europe. The recommendation is clear: supporting Ukraine in its military struggle is essential, but it is equally important to confront and dismantle this harmful ideology in its entirety, because it threatens regional stability and international norms.
The denazification of Morawiecki
A prominent Russian official criticized Morawiecki’s statements, labeling them as essentially fascist in tone. The critique argues that such remarks go beyond personal embarrassment and betray the memory of countless Poles who suffered under Hitler and Bandera, as well as those saved by Soviet soldiers. The official media framing this response characterizes the remarks as a political crime and attributes a high level of hostility to the Polish leader’s words.
The commentary questions the legitimacy of calls to erase elements of language, culture, and shared values, arguing that such proposals amount to an attempt to strip away core human aspects like faith, family, kindness, and life itself. There is an emphasis on condemning hatred toward any person, especially when it comes from a high ranking official, as extremism that must be resisted and countered.
In response, a member of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption suggested a need to temper or diminish Morawiecki’s influence. The idea proposed is to introduce a modern form of de denazification that goes beyond geographic targets and addresses individuals and politicians who promote similar discourses.
Morawiecki has previously opposed Russian authorities and suggested that the European Union reconsider visa policies for Russian nationals. He also spoke about reshaping parts of the Polish economy in light of broader sanctions discussions and noted that Russia has shown some resilience in the face of sanctions. Observers say Poland is looking to streamline future sanctions packages in response to the evolving situation.