Polish police said on Sunday they had received information about a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, a threat a government spokesperson described as 'exceptionally concerning'.
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Key facts
- Polish police said they received information about a possible plot to attack PM Donald Tusk.
- Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz was also mentioned in the threat.
- A government spokesperson called the threat 'exceptionally concerning'.
- Poland has been on high alert following a series of school stabbings this week.
- Officials have raised fears of a possible Russian hybrid attack.
Poland’s police announced on Sunday that they had received information about a possible plot to attack the country’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, according to the Guardian. The threat reportedly also named the defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
A government spokesperson described the threat as ‘exceptionally concerning’, the Guardian reported, underlining the seriousness with which authorities are treating the information.
The disclosure comes during a period of heightened national alert in Poland. The country has been on edge after a series of school stabbings this week, according to the Guardian.
Officials have also raised concerns about a possible Russian hybrid attack aimed at weakening Western support for Ukraine in its war against Moscow’s invasion, the Guardian reported.
The sources available do not provide further details about the nature of the alleged plot, those behind it, or the specific security measures being taken in response. Police have confirmed only that they received the information.
Why it matters
A credible threat against a sitting prime minister and defence minister raises serious concerns about the security of Poland's leadership at a tense moment. The context of possible Russian hybrid activity and recent violent incidents highlights the broader security pressures facing a key NATO and EU member state bordering the war in Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
Who was named in the alleged plot?
According to the Guardian, the threat concerned Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz was also mentioned.
Why is Poland on high alert?
The Guardian reported that Poland has been on high alert following a series of school stabbings this week and amid fears of a possible Russian hybrid attack intended to weaken Western support for Ukraine.
How did officials describe the threat?
A government spokesperson described the threat as 'exceptionally concerning', according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Police in Poland ‘learn of possible plot to attack prime minister Donald Tusk’
The Guardian World: Government spokesperson says defence minister also mentioned in ‘exceptionally concerning’ threat Poland’s police said on Sunday that they had received information about a possible plot to attack the country’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, and the defence minister Władysław Kosini