Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, has declared an unprecedented level of Russian interference in the country’s presidential election, utilizing disinformation and hybrid attacks targeting critical infrastructure. These attacks, exceeding double the number from last year, aim to paralyze Poland’s state functions and have impacted systems including water, energy, and administrative bodies. This escalation comes as Poland serves as a key logistical hub for Ukraine, making it a prime target. The government is actively working to bolster online security and collaborate with social media platforms to mitigate these threats.
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The Polish government has identified a Russian disinformation campaign aiming to influence the upcoming May presidential election. This group, linked to the GRU, is spreading false information to fracture Poland’s political cohesion. Daily disinformation incidents number in the thousands, prompting hundreds of security interventions. A comprehensive counter-disinformation plan will be unveiled later this month to protect the election process, as Poland contends with what it describes as a “warm cyberwar” from Russia.
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Following Elon Musk’s alleged interference in German and British elections, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned that similar actions in Poland’s upcoming presidential elections would be illegal. Sikorski’s comments came after European leaders expressed concern over Musk’s support for right-wing parties in other countries. The minister stressed the need to safeguard Poland’s democratic process, ensuring Polish citizens, not foreign actors, decide the election’s outcome. This concern arises as the leading candidates represent opposing political ideologies, with the ruling coalition hoping to elect a candidate who aligns with their agenda.
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John Q. Hosedrinker