Włodzimierz Skalik, who voted against condemning Russian drones, has sparked controversy by receiving an invitation to Poland’s National Security Council.
Controversial Invitation Extended
Invitations for the next National Security Council meeting have been sent, with one going to Włodzimierz Skalik from the Confederation of the Polish Crown. Skalik has previously supported Poland leaving the World Health Organization and was linked to anti-war movements under the slogan “This is not our war.”
Skalik was the only MP to vote against a resolution condemning Russian drones entering Polish airspace. Journalist Konrad Piasecki asked presidential spokesman Rafał Leśkiewicz if Skalik was invited despite his controversial statements, including comments about “getting rid of people of Ukrainian origin.”
Government Coalition Reacts
Leśkiewicz called Skalik’s statements “idiotically harmful to Poland” but couldn’t give a clear answer when asked if the invitation was withdrawn. Journalist Agata Adamek noted that if the Confederation decides their leader will attend the RBN, Skalik will be present for closed-door discussions about military strategy and defense procurement.
Government coalition representatives have criticized the invitation. MP Dorota Łoboda stated that politicians from an “anti-Semitic and pro-Russian” group should be marginalized from public debate. She noted that while the President has the legal right to invite them as elected officials, their presence at security discussions is inappropriate.
MP Anna Maria Żukowska said she trusts Poland’s counterintelligence protection will function regardless, noting that “they are Polish parliamentarians and no one has revoked their mandates.”
Second National Security Council Meeting
President Karol Nawrocki has called a second National Security Council meeting for Wednesday, February 11. The agenda includes: a loan taken for the SAFE Program, Poland’s invitation to join Donald Trump’s Peace Council, and eastern contacts of Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty. The last point is currently disputed, with Czarzasty suggesting investigating the President’s contacts with hooligan environments and organized crime figures.
The previous RBN meeting was held in September following the Russian drone attack on Poland, where the President warned against Russian disinformation and praised cooperation with the government.
