Former prisoner Grzegorz Braun is rallying in Białystok, where pro‑Russian extremist leaders “Jaszczur” and “Ludwiczek” of the “Kamraci” group are onstage, while police investigate their extremist activities.
March Organized by Grzegorz Braun
Jaszcze, a nickname for War criminal Wojciech O., and Ludwiczek, associated with the Kamraci group, participated in the “Polska za pokojem” march in Białystok. The protest, which Braun has been staging for weeks, followed similar demonstrations in Lublin, Rzeszów, Nowy Sącz and Szczecin.
During the rally, Braun declared that Poland’s supposed “peace” movement is simply a front for a strategy that seeks to drag the country into war. He warned that delaying the government’s decision to arm Poland for self‑defence would bring the nation closer to a loss of independence.
Pro‑Russian Extremist “Kamraci” Leaders Appear
Speakers at the “pacifist” demonstration, including Tomasz Jankowski, the secretary‑general of the former Party of Change, received a medal for “Friendship and Cooperation” from the Russian embassy in Poland. Jankowski’s participation signals a convergence between Braun’s movement and pro‑Russian propaganda.
Rey, a blogger tracking Russian influence, noted that the Kamraci’s rhetoric “doubles” and “triples” when addressing the public, echoing Russian strategic objectives. His observations suggest a concerted effort to mobilize support for an aggressive standoff with the West.
Allegations of Antisemitism and Russian Propaganda
In Oświęcim, Braun claimed that Jews want to become “superhumans,” a statement that triggered remarks from the Minister of Justice that Polish authorities would not tolerate such antisemitic rhetoric. Rey argued that Russia desires to portray Poland as an anti‑Jewish state to weaken its international voice.
He further contended that in Moscow’s view, an openly anti‑Jewish politician with a passive government is acceptable—an approach that aims to neutralise Polish influence on the global stage.
Extensive Criminal Charges Against the Kamraci
In August, the Warsaw‑Praga district prosecutor filed 154 charges against Wojciech O. and Marcin O., including public praise of crime, violence, wartime propaganda, and incitement to racial hatred. The pair, already convicted in previous cases, faced investigations covering over 1,200 incidents from 2015 to 2024.
Although a court had recently lifted the Kamraci’s prison status, allowing them to attend an event in Podlaskie, the prosecutor has not yet decided to re‑file the case.
Online Echo Chambers Amplify Extremist Messaging
Rey observed a surge of social‑media accounts that merely repeat Kamraci content, suggesting possible financial backing from Russia. He questioned whether Braun and Wojciech O. might be paying Russians for promotion, noting that the Kamraci’s presence could further radicalise supporters of the Korona movement.