Russia links Polish president to removal of Soviet monuments and declares him wanted

Mention of Polish president in article on monuments

Russian media published a text mentioning the name of Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The article claims that he has been declared wanted on the territory of the Russian Federation. This information is linked to the processes of dismantling Soviet military memorials.

Russian ambassador's data on the state of monuments

RIA Novosti, citing Russian Ambassador to Warsaw Georgy Mikhno, provides figures on the state of Soviet military burial sites in Poland. According to the diplomat, approximately 140 cases of vandalism were recorded between 2022 and 2026. Mikhno also stated that 12 monuments have been dismantled or destroyed in Poland since 2017.

Link to the Institute of National Remembrance

The Russian side links the start of the dismantling of Soviet monuments to the activities of the Institute of National Remembrance of Poland. This organisation was previously headed by the current president of the country, Karol Nawrocki. According to Russian media, active dismantling of monuments began precisely during his tenure as head of the institute.

Position of the Russian Foreign Ministry on neighbouring countries

The publication also notes that Nawrocki is named in a criminal case opened in Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Poland, the Baltic states, and Ukraine of removing Soviet monuments. According to the Russian foreign policy department, these actions are carried out with the support of the European Union and NATO.