Polish President Maciej P. met Karol Nawrocki, who claimed to speak with Marshal Józef Piłsudski’s spirit; Vladimir Putin replied, invoking Piłsudski’s anti‑Russian stance and past Polish missteps, while the foreign‑minister’s spokesperson criticized the claims as improper.
President Nawrocki Says He Is Talking With Piłsudski’s Spirit
Karol Nawrocki appeared on Radio ZET and confirmed that he is “talking” with the spirit of Marshal Józef Piłsudski. He stated that the subjects covered the 1920 Polish‑Soviet War, the current international situation after Russian incursions and general conversations about parliament. The president reported that Nawrocki has not altered his views and that this is how he behaves when met at the Belweder Palace.
Putin Responds, Emphasizing Piłsudski’s Anti‑Russia Legacy
Vladimir Putin referenced Nawrocki’s comments during a statement posted by NEXTA. He recalled that Piłsudski was strongly anti‑Russian, noting that under Piłsudski’s leadership Poland made mistakes before World War II and refused a peaceful solution to the Gdańsk issue, ultimately becoming the first victim of Nazi aggression. Putin added that Poland had declined Soviet aid to Czechoslovakia and would shoot down any Soviet aircraft that arrived.
Foreign‑Minister Spokeswoman Calls Claims Unorthodox
Maria Zacharowa, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called Nawrocki’s “spiritual” claims “not normal.” She said Poland is a Catholic country with strong religious traditions, and that any rumors of hauntings should be disclosed before the presidential election so citizens could ask how often such interactions occur and what decisions they influence. She deemed the tone inappropriate, especially for the NATO leader.
